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Agency Name:Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Date of Meeting:10/12/2020
Time of Meeting:01:00 PM
Board:Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Committee:Board Meeting
Street Location:333 Guadalupe, Ste 3-900
City Location:Austin
State Location:TX
Status:Active
Date of Submission:10/01/2020
Additional Information Obtained From:Please contact Alice Bradford at 512-305-7700
Emergency Mtg:N
Agenda:exas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Board - Regular Meeting
BOARD MEETING BY VIDEOCONFERENCE
Monday, October 12, 2020, at 1:00 PM
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-900 Austin, Texas 78701

Due to Governor Greg Abbott's March 13, 2020, proclamation of a state of disaster affecting all counties in Texas due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Governor's March 16, 2020, suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, this Board meeting will be held by videoconference. Members of the public will have access and a means to participate in this Board meeting with two-way communication by entering the URL address https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84353960926 or calling:
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
and entering meeting ID: 843 5396 0926
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc3ZYrgKrj

FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPANTS: After the Board meeting convenes, staff will ask you identify yourself by name and state whether you would like to provide public comment. When the Board reaches the agenda item for public comment, staff will recognize you by name and give you an opportunity to speak. All public comments will be limited to three minutes. In the event Governor Greg Abbott's March 13, 2020, disaster declaration is not renewed or expires prior to October 12, 2020, then pursuant to Texas Government Code, §551.127, notice is hereby given that one or more board members may appear at the scheduled meeting via videoconference, but the presiding officer will be physically present at the above-noticed location. This location will be open to the public only in the event the March 13 disaster declaration is not renewed. Please note that the Board may request input during the meeting from any interested parties or members of the public during its discussion of an agenda item. If you are planning to attend this meeting and need auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format, please contact the Board at least 5 working days before the meeting date. Phone: (512) 305-7700, FAX: (512) 305-7701, E-MAIL: general@bhec.texas.gov, TTY/RELAY TEXAS: 711 or 1- 800-RELAY TX. The Board may go into Executive Session to deliberate any item listed on this agenda if authorized under Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Ch. 551. The Board may discuss and take action concerning any matter on the agenda and in a different order from what it appears herein.

AGENDA
1. Call meeting to order.

2. Review changes suggested by the OOG's Budget and Policy Division to the proposed rules published in the July 17, 2020 edition of the Texas Register and recommended to the Council for adoption at the September 11th regular meeting.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed repeal of the requirement that supervision plans be submitted and approved by the agency, together with any other rule amendments or proposals that may be necessary to resolve the licensing backlog.

4. Public comment.

5. Schedule next meeting(s).

6. Adjourn meeting.

Action may be taken on any of the above items. The board reserves the right to go into executive session on any agenda item as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Chair. An individual who wishes to speak on an issue that falls under the board's jurisdiction shall be heard during the Public Comment agenda item. The Chair may establish and announce limitations on speakers, including time limits and when speakers may address the board. The limitations, if any, may vary from meeting to meeting. This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required and there is no cost to attend this meeting.
TRD ID:2020005630
Datestamp:10/01/2020 04:16 PM
Archive Date:10/14/2020


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