Testimony

Texans Care for Children goes to the Capitol on behalf of Texas children each legislative session to support policies and programs that bring proven results for kids. Browse our 2009 testimony record for a complete summary of the hundreds of bills we actively supported or opposed during the 81^st legislative session, or click on the links below to read some of our complete testimony. (Documents are in PDF format.)

 

2010 Interim Charge and Task Force Testimony

June 16 - Texas Senate Committee on Education
Improving the Identification and Services Provided to Students with Serious Emotional Disturbance

April 29 - Legislative Appropriations Request Public Hearing
Department of State Health Services Funding for Children's Health and Mental Health Programs

April 29 - Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Texas Juvenile Justice Issues: Youth in the Adult System, Community Corrections, and the School-to-Prison Pipeline

April 28 - Texas House Committee on Corrections
Mental Health Releases from the Texas Youth Commission

2007 and 2009 Testimony