You have probably heard about the Texas “budget crisis,” and been told that to avoid budget cuts we need to tap Texas’ savings account, the Rainy Day Fund. But the reality is very different from the headlines. Texas actually has MORE money to spend now than it spent two years ago.
Family
Safety First: Streamlining and Simplifying Foster Care Regulatory Environment
A recent spike in the number of Texas foster children entering state custody without a stable placement threw a spotlight on the state’s struggle to maintain an adequate capacity of foster homes and treatment facilities. Key points – Texas continues to struggle with alleviating longstanding problems with its foster care system, most recently losing more...
January 27, 2023