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Background [Fiscal Brief for the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF)]. (From the Texas Comptroller’s Office) The Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) — commonly called the “Rainy Day Fund” — was created by…
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The Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke conducts health education, public awareness and community outreach; improves access to treatment; coordinates activities among state agencies; and develops a database of recommendations for treatment and care. During the 76th session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed House Bill 2085, which included the creation of the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
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The Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to the prevention of brain injury, rehabilitation and the provision of long-term services and supports for persons who have survived brain injuries to improve their quality of life and ability to function independently in the home and community. Members appear below.
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DSHS works to improve the health, safety and well-being of Texans through good stewardship of public resources and a focus on core public health functions. Due to the agency’s shift under Transformation per Senate Bill 200 (84 R) to focus solely on public health functions and to move many programs and functions to other agencies, all funds spending in 2018-19 is considerably smaller (73% less) than that expended and budgeted in 2016-17.
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Texas Insight’s Recent Reports HHSC: Policy Council for Children and Families: The Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency and outcomes of services provided…
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The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is directed to protect Texas children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Of the state health and human service agencies, DFPS’ budget is between that of the more than $70 billion appropriated to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and the $1.5 billion to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). DFPS is allocated a total of $4 billion in all funds, though $3.5 billion (or 87%) is dedicated to Child Protective Services (CPS). Total agency appropriated funds in 2018-19 increased 10.4% or $384 million over what was expended and budgeted in 2016-17.
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Texas Insight’s Recent Reports HHSC: Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council: The Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to the prevention of brain injury,…
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The Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council addresses strategic planning, policy, rules, and services related to the prevention of brain injury, rehabilitation and the provision of long term services and supports for persons who have survived brain injuries to improve their quality of life and ability to function independently in the home and community. Members appear below.
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The Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state's health, education and human services systems. The council produces a biennial report with recommendations to the executive Commissioner of HHSC and the Texas Legislature. The council includes family members of children with special health care needs and representatives of community, faith, business and other organizations.
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