VIRTUAL LOBBY WEEK

February 16 & 17, 2021 CANCELLED

Due to unprecedented weather situation for many Texans, we aren't able to move forward with the Lobby Days. This event will be rescheduled for a later date.

2021 Legislative Session

Welcome to the TAHC&H Resource Center on the 2021 Texas Legislative Session! You will find information on the 87th Legislature, bills relevant to home care, grassroots advocacy, and weekly updates from our lobby team. We encourage all providers to reach out to their legislators this session to spread the message that home care is the leading solution for health care. Some exclusive content is for TAHC&H members only. For any questions please contact (512) 338-9293 or governmentaffairs@tahch.org.

Countdown to Sine Die

Weekly News / Updates

Gavel To Gavel; A Weekly Inside Update of The Texas Legislature
Every Friday, TAHC&H's lobby group provides insightful and important details that affect your industry! Stay updating on the latest changes, updates and advocacy efforts happening in the state!
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Week 1: January 8, 2021 Update (Free for the public!)

🔒 Week 2: Jan. 15 Week 3: Jan. 22 Week 4: Jan. 29 Week 5: Feb. 5

TAHC&H BILL TRACKING

The list is the TAHC&H bill tracking list. We follow these bills closely and will keep members informed of their impacts via our member exclusive community forums.

VIEW ALL TAHC&H Bill Tracking CLICK HERE TO LOOK UP BILLS

FEATURED BILLS

HB 290 Cortez, Philip(D) -Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.

HB 326 Howard, Donna(D) Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.

HB 515 Oliverson, Tom(R) Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.

HB 522 Johnson, Julie(D) Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.

HB 797 Howard, Donna(D) Relating to allowing home and hospice agencies to administer certain vaccines.

HB 939 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to required access to care and provider network provisions in a contract between the Health and Human Services Commission and a Medicaid managed care organization.

Legislative Materials

Legislative Visits
All providers should reach out to the State Representatives and State Senators where you reside and operate. Bring information on your agency, the informational sheets, and talking points. To find your legislator click here! Be sure to tell TAHC&H about a legislative visit!

Action Alerts
Call your legislators today - it's so easy using our TAHC&H action center!

Public Events
Deadlines for legislative action: Dates of Interest

Testimony
Testify at key committee hearings to speak directly to lawmakers tasked with formulating health policy and appropriating funds for Medicaid services. The templates and video archives below will be helpful in developing your testimony and ensuring a cohesive message.

Texas Senate Finance Committee Webpage & Hearings
Texas Senate Health & Human Services Webpage & Hearings
Texas House Webpage & Hearings

Advocate & Get Involved!
Get tips below on how to be an effective grassroots advocate!

Advocate toolkit

Get involved

Informational Sheets

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87th Legislature

Texas Legislature Online

Legislative Reference Library

Find My Legislator

Texas House of Representatives

Texas Senate

Office of the Speaker

Dates of Interest

Executive offices

Texas Health & Human Services

TMHP

T exas Register

Office of the Governor

Office of the Lt Governor

L egislative Budget Board

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TAHC&H Members,
we want your photos!

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Submit your media here

We encourage everyone to send us pictures or videos of home care in action, your staff at community events, or meetings with public officials. TAHC&H will use these visuals in our communications (e-mail, social media, website) to showcase the importance of health care at home. We want to share how TAHC&H and its members are impacting the industry and changing the world!

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