Public Policy: Overview

Through the Texas Council's public policy perspectives, Community Centers gain the opportunity to expand and improve services to thier local communities. Furthermore, they can provide accountability to their sponsoring governmental entities, thier funders, and State governance for its investment in services.

• Principles

• Mental Health

• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

• Substance Addictions

• Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)

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82nd Legislative Session

Legistalive Priorities

• General Legislative Platform
• Legislative Priorities_Appropriations 

Talking Points

• Community Center System of Care
• DSHS Reduction Options
• Legislative Appropriations Request

State Budget Updates

• Health and Human Services FY 2010-2011 Budget Update 12_8_2010

 HMA Impact Reports (March 2011 for Conf. of Urban Counties)

• Community-based Mental Health Services 
• State Hospitals 

 LBB Report

• Behavioral Health Data Comparision (Northstar and Other Selected Areas)

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For more information about Texas Council public policy initiatives, please contact Lee Johnson at ljohnson@txcouncil.com.