Texas advocates warn proposed cuts to health, assistance programs could hurt vulnerable communities
Texas advocates are urging lawmakers to reject proposed cuts to over 20 health and assistance programs. They testified at a legislative budget board hearing regarding the potential impact on vulnerable communities.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission proposed cuts to more than 20 client services programs. Dozens of Texas advocates testified at a legislative budget board hearing Thursday to ask state lawmakers to protect those programs.
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