As the Sunset Commission staff report details, many similar or identical functions are spread out among the five agencies of HHSC, creating inefficiencies and unnecessary complexity—all of which contribute to difficulties in care deliver and higher costs. We commend the agencies for the work they have done during the last transition and expect their work to be further enhanced by the transition they will likely undergo next session. It is now time to take the next step.
Homelessness
Homelessness Services Audits
In 2013, the Obama Administration offered “Housing First” as the means to end homelessness in 10 years. Over a decade later, homelessness is more prevalent than ever, and taxpayers have been financing ever-increasing funding to programs that are failing to achieve their stated goal of ending homelessness. Key points: The “Housing First” approach was proposed...
August 31, 2026