By now, we all know that Monday’s CBO report estimated that the Senate health care bill ("BCRA") will increase the number of uninsured Americans by 22 million. And now we’re starting to see some estimates of what that would look like in Texas.
Texas should improve minimum standards for child care facilities for nutrition, active play, and screen time to allow the smallest Texans the opportunity to build a healthy life.
Testimony to the House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
When teenagers make mistakes, Texas should hold them accountable in a way that reduces crime, saves money, keeps the youth safe, and helps them turn their lives around to become productive citizens.
Testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Article II
Key improvements are needed in the Article II budget – including Medicaid, CHIP, and Early Childhood Intervention – to make sure vital programs are sustainable through the 2018-2019 biennium.
This week the House Human Services held a hearing on three bills related to Child Protective Services. We urge legislators to take the time to get them right.