Learn about the 89th Session

The 89th session of the Texas Legislature is a crucial opportunity for stakeholders, including Home and Community-based Services (HCS) providers, to influence policy and secure the resources necessary to enhance services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The session is expected to address several key issues that directly impact HCS providers, ranging from funding increases to regulatory reforms.

How to Make a Change

To impact change during the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, HCS providers and their supporters can take several proactive steps. They can contact their legislators through emails, phone calls, or meetings, advocating for increased funding, better workforce support, and enhanced access to services for individuals with IDD.  Additionally, submitting public testimonies during committee hearings provides a direct way to voice concerns and propose changes. Through these actions, HCS providers and their allies can significantly influence the legislative process and improve services for Texans with disabilities.

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HCS providers, who play an essential role in delivering care and support to Texans with disabilities, could benefit from a variety of legislative actions during the 89th session.
These could include, but not limited to:

Funding Increases 

Advocates for HCS providers hope to see budgetary increases that would allow for better compensation for direct care staff, who are often underpaid despite the challenging and vital work they perform. Funding boosts would also help with the rising costs of providing quality services, such as staffing and operational costs.



Improved Workforce Support

Texas faces a shortage of qualified direct care workers. Legislators could push for workforce development programs that would attract and retain qualified professionals in the IDD field. This would ensure better services for individuals and reduce the turnover rate among staff.

Enhanced Access to Services

The session could focus on increasing access to HCS programs for underserved populations. This could involve expanding eligibility or streamlining the application process to ensure that more individuals who need support can receive it in their communities.

Regulatory Reforms

Legislators to examine the current regulatory framework governing HCS providers, potentially simplifying processes and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. This would allow providers to focus more on client care rather than compliance-related tasks.

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