Legislative Information

Proposed CAN Legislative Agenda for 2009

• Draw down all available federal dollars for family economic security by improving the state’s public eligibility system.
• Protect CHIP 12 month eligibility process and provide 12-month continuous eligibility for Medicaid.
• Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to be more comparable to Medicare and private insurance so more physicians will choose to participate in Medicaid; also include routine dental procedures under Medicaid.

CAN Partners Legislative Agendas

• Austin Area Human Services Association Put People First 2008 CAN Statement
• Austin Community College Legislative Agenda
• AISD Priorities for 81st Legislative Session
• Capitol Metro
• Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce – Health
• Texas Metro Chambers 2009 Legislative Agenda

NEW  Texas Stimulus Fund Information

Texas Legislature Online

A Better Budget for Texas in 2010 and 2011

Contacting Elected Officials

• Office of the Governor
• Lt. Governor
• Speaker of the House
• Comptroller of Public Account

Legislative Links

• The Association of Substance Abuse Programs
• Center for Public Policy Priorities
• Children at Risk
• Children’s Defense Fund of Texas
• Children’s Hospital Association of Texas
• League of Women Voters of Texas 2009 Legislative Priorities
• Mental Health America of Texas 
• One Voice
• Texas Association of Community Colleges
• Texas Association of Infant Mental Health
• Texans Care for Children
• Texas CHIP Coalition
• Texas Council on Family Violence
• Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)
• Texas Finish Line Campaign (CPPP, Children’s Defense Fund and Texans Care For Children)
• Texas Hospital Association
• Texas Impact
• United Ways of Texas