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conduct spay and neuter services, expanding access to affordable pet sterilization in communities across Texas. Senator Juan “Chuy
costs for businesses and everyday Texans. Texas cannot afford to lose qualified and skilled licensees in these high … will cost our economy skilled workers we cannot afford to lose. At a minimum, the commission should delay
look for ways to maintain a stable and affordable insurance market. The Committee should: ● Evaluate the rising cost … full-time classroom teachers. However, many barriers to affordable and accessible pre-K enrollment persist, with TEA estimating
legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable, high- quality healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, and strengthening consumer protections … state. They deserve to age with access to affordable medications, quality health care, and the peace of mind
make feed more SJR 59, 89th Regular Session affordable for Texas farmers and ranchers. Summary: Establishes the Permanent … decisions concerning and disabled Texans would improve housing affordability, help them remain the child’s upbringing.” in their
confirms a flood warning siren system are effective, affordable, and above all, lifesaving, getting people to higher ground
which I represent, this decision will take away affordable education from over 800 Dreamers. The financial difference … students and will likely not be able to afford college. The effects of this change go far beyond
county tax assessor pays for police, disaster response, affordable housing, childcare, public health, and the list is growing … This moment calls for a true fiscally conservative Affordability and Opportunity plan for all Texans.” “We need
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov Senator Bettencourt’s Housing Affordability Bill … forward in addressing the state’s growing housing affordability crisis. The bill, authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt
These investments are about making El Paso more affordable, expanding opportunity, protecting our health and safety, and building
local communities of revenue while delivering no real affordability. HB 21 will fix a $16 billion market … protects our tax rolls, and demands real affordability in return for public tax exemptions not Wall Street shell
tackle key challenges like housing affordability, grid reliability, energy efficiency, and local job creation. Senator Blanco issued
want a strong workforce tomorrow, we can’t afford to leave young people behind today. This bill gives
lower prescription drug costs and improve access to affordable medications for Texas families, workers, and employers. Over … AARP Texas, also added, “AARP advocates for affordable prescription drugs and supports legislation aimed at lowering costs
want a strong workforce tomorrow, we can’t afford to leave young people behind today. This bill gives
about responsible stewardship of our affordable housing assets. By creating an Asset Commission, we’re ensuring HOME … managed responsibly, so that families who need affordable housing in El Paso continue to benefit for years
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov Senator Bettencourt passes Housing Affordability Bill through Senate 29-2! SB 15 Reduces Minimum … forward in addressing the state’s growing housing affordability crisis. The bill, authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt
five years. Every drop matters, and we cannot afford to let our farms and communities suffer.” Agriculture
support community wellness: Access to Healthcare: Access to affordable, quality medical care is a fundamental right for every … communities. Every Texan deserves access to safe and affordable housing and quality infrastructure that offers freedom and choice
want to leave, but because they can’t afford to stay. “According to data from the National Education
businesses, making it harder for families to afford their homes and hindering economic growth. These bills, if passed
cutting property taxes and making homeownership more affordable,” said Senator Blanco. SB 4 increases the homestead exemption
permission slip. The lack of access to quality, affordable healthcare is a crisis and the HEAL Texans … women need access to care, and they cannot afford to wait.” Dr. Phillip Day, a physician and veteran
lavish money on a minority who can already afford so-called “choice.” Public dollars should fund public schools
every child regardless of what their family can afford. School vouchers threaten to dismantle that promise. Constitutionally mandated