The success of the Community-Based Care model is being realized even before full control over case management decisions has been transferred from DFPS to Single Source Continuum Contractors. While the data presented in Rider 21 shows that community-based care is already outperforming the statewide legacy system in a number of key performance areas, it is just a glimpse of the improvements in store as the model expands.
“You Are Not a Taco”: Sen. Paxton on Politics, Power, and the Long Game
In a candid and often humorous conversation on The Arena with Greg Sindelar podcast, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton offered a revealing look at her personal story, political philosophy, and legislative priorities—mixing lighthearted moments with pointed commentary on culture, policy, and the future of Texas. From her opening anecdote—“I’m the product of an unexpected pregnancy....