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Michele Steeb is a senior fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and oversees the Foundation’s initiative to transform United States’ and Texas’ homelessness policy. She has spent her career in causes for the public good beginning with leadership roles in both federal and state senate campaigns.

My name is Michele Steeb. I am appearing on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation testifying in support of Senate Bill 1803 relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homeless programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.

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