Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY27_TITLEV
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 10%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to update Contract Representatives and the Security and Privacy Inquiry for the Title V Dental Services Program, effective September 1, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued an amendment to the existing agreement to update the Contract Representatives and the Security and Privacy Inquiry requirements associated with the Title V program. These updates are administrative in nature and ensure continued compliance with state oversight, communication protocols, and privacy standards.
Expected Impact:
With Title V funding, more than 4,000 dental visits will be provided to uninsured children and adolescents in Harris County in FY2026. Without these funds, many of the families served through this program would not have access to dental care. Patients will benefit from receiving diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and basic surgical procedures, helping reduce unnecessary Emergency Department visits for dental pain.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options identified.
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