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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Health Care Reform, Select Mar 16th, 2023 at 11:03 am
House Health Care Reform, Select Committee
Keywords:
maternal health, postpartum, Medicaid, healthcare access, Texas legislature, Medicaid, child health, enrollment, express lane, health care access, children's health insurance, eligibility determination, bureaucracy reduction, consumer choice, health benefits, insurance, state mandates, affordability
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on various healthcare bills, particularly House Bill 1599, which aims to streamline eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP for eligible children. Representative Busey presented the bill, which received strong support from several stakeholders including Texans Care for Children and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. Testimonies reflected the urgent need to reduce the number of uninsured children in Texas, emphasizing that 400,000 eligible children are currently not enrolled in existing programs. Overall, the meeting highlighted the collaborative effort to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Culture, Recreation & Tourism Mar 16th, 2023 at 08:03 am
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee
Keywords:
fishery regulation, aquaculture, wildlife conservation, import regulations, commercial fishing, fish commerce, aquaculture, regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife, food industry, fish sale, aquaculture, Texas, regulations, commerce, state musicians, designations, classical music, nonclassical music, cultural recognition
Summary:
The Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism meeting addressed three bills. HB1693 was introduced, focusing on the designation of state musicians for both classical and non-classical genres, which received support from Anne Graham of Texans for the Arts. The committee then discussed HB1950, proposed by Chairman King, aiming to include the Professional Bull Riders Association in the major events reimbursement program. Lastly, HB1333, concerning the sale and purchase of certain fish, was reviewed and supported by testimonies from representatives of the Texas Aquaculture Association.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
88th Legislative Session Mar 15th, 2023 at 12:03 pm
Texas House Floor Meeting
Summary:
The meeting focused on various legislative measures including supplemental appropriations and adjustments in funding directives. The chair recognized several members to discuss their proposed bills, leading to a thorough examination of each item's implications. Multiple testimonies were heard, reflecting diverse perspectives on the appropriations. Ultimately, the committee moved several bills forward for further review, highlighting a collaborative effort towards addressing the state's fiscal needs.