Legislative Coordinator

Date:
Sep 5, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Legislative Coordinator

Job Title:

Program Specialist VIIAgency:
Health & Human Services Comm Department:
Buisiness Operations DACPosting Number: 18960

Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25

Pay Frequency:
Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Shift: Day Additional Shift

Telework:

Travel Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt Facility Location

Job Location City: AUSTINJob Location Address: 701 W 51ST STOther LocationsMOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Legislative Coordinator performs advanced (senior level) consultative services and technical assistance work under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Regulatory Services Division (RSD). Directly supports the daily administrative operations of the division as they relate to legislative and government relations issues. Works closely with RSD program areas and HHSC Government and Stakeholder Relations to coordinate the division’s responses to legislative and media inquiries, monitor and support legislative implementation, coordinate with other agency programs, and facilitate the analysis of bills that impact the division.

Oversees the collection and analysis of materials in response to requests for program information. Drafts and edits executive internal and external communications. Helps maintain SharePoint sites and assists special projects with rule routing, tracking and other projects as needed. Works with other departments within the division to ensure timely and accurate completion of legislative and communication tasks. Must be able to work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Knowledge of the legislative process and laws, rules, and regulations relevant to Health and Human Services.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of health and human service programs, services, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the process for formal rule making in Texas.
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance.
• Skilled in communicating with varied levels of staff to develop positive effective working relationships and establish credibility, trust and confidence.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, assigning, tracking progress, and taking corrective action to meet deadlines.
• Skilled in organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.
• Skill in teamwork and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people at various levels of expertise.
• Skill in developing, evaluating, implementing, and interpreting policies, procedures and rules.
• Skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Skill in writing analyses, documentation, proposals, plans, policies, procedures, standards, and reports.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work…