Texas CASA’s Public Policy team testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in support of increased funding for CASA programs, continued funding for Collaborative Family Engagement, increased funding for substance abuse treatment, and funding for a placement portal to improve placement stability and proximity. View the recorded hearing.
What’s more, Texas CASA also testified before the House Appropriations Committee on Article II on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Regular committee times for Senate Health and Human Services and House Human Services have been scheduled to meet on Tuesdays beginning at 8 a.m.