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Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council
April 25, 2017
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The Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council was established by HB 1874, in order to determine the availability of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care in Texas. The council is charged to…
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State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs)
April 24, 2017
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Texas’ State Supported Living Centers are operated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). They provide campus-based supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are also medically fragile or have behavioral problems. SSLC services include  24-hour residential services, comprehensive behavioral treatment services and health care services, including physician services, nursing services and dental services. Other services include skills training; occupational, physical and speech therapies; vocational programs; and services to maintain connections between residents and their families and natural support systems.
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Women Infants and Children (WIC)
April 24, 2017
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides health education and health services to pregnant or breastfeeding women, women who have given birth within the last six months, infants, and children until their fifth birthday. Their services include:

  • Connecting members with other families to discuss healthy goals.
  • Answering questions concerning good nutrition practices for the family.  
  • Providing personal consults from WIC breastfeeding experts, in addition to added benefits such as breast pumps and special food packages.
  • Assisting locals with finding other health-care services in their area.
Many income and family types can qualify for WIC, including those who are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP. Even without being a part of those programs, residents can be eligible for WIC by meeting certain income guidelines (more information found at this link).
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All Funds
April 24, 2017
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See also: "Texas Budget Breakdown"

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Texas Budget Breakdown
April 24, 2017
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Appropriated funds in Texas are generally referred to in five prominent categories: All Funds, Federal Funds, General Revenue Funds (GR), General Revenue-Dedicated Funds (GR-D), and Other Funds. All Funds Budget:…
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Fiscal Year (FY)
April 23, 2017
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A 12-month period at the end of which financial accounts are reconciled. The fiscal year for state agencies in Texas begins on September 1 of each calendar year and ends…
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