Texas Legislative News: Jan. 30, 2023
January 30, 2023
As the Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
As the Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
HB 788 would establish a task force to study access to legal services for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Terry Meza.
While the governor and lieutenant governor celebrate their inaugurations, the House and Senate’s initial drafts of the state budget could boost funding for some disability services.
HB 54 would increase the personal needs allowance from $60 to $85 per month for residents of long-term care facilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
As the regular session begins, state revenue projections show lawmakers have more money than ever to spend.
HB 109 would require health plans to approve claims for hearing aids that cost more than the allowable benefit if patients pay for the cost difference. The bill was authored by Rep. Julie Johnson.
As the Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
HB 788 would establish a task force to study access to legal services for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Terry Meza.
While the governor and lieutenant governor celebrate their inaugurations, the House and Senate’s initial drafts of the state budget could boost funding for some disability services.
HB 54 would increase the personal needs allowance from $60 to $85 per month for residents of long-term care facilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
HB 109 would require health plans to approve claims for hearing aids that cost more than the allowable benefit if patients pay for the cost difference. The bill was authored by Rep. Julie Johnson.
As the Texas Senate announces its committee appointments for the 88th session, new mapping resources break down waiver lists by district.
HB 788 would establish a task force to study access to legal services for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Terry Meza.
While the governor and lieutenant governor celebrate their inaugurations, the House and Senate’s initial drafts of the state budget could boost funding for some disability services.
HB 54 would increase the personal needs allowance from $60 to $85 per month for residents of long-term care facilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson.
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Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
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Austin, TX 78741-7509
Email: tcdd@tcdd.texas.gov
This work is supported by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. 20201 with a 100% federal funding award totaling $6,175,796. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of nor are endorsed by ACL, HHS, or the U.S. government.
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