The final day of the 88th Regular Legislative Session in Texas was Monday, May 29. Texas CASA tracked over 438 child welfare bills, testified before committees 11 times, and registered in support of 76 bills. Texas CASA is very thankful for our local Legislative Advocacy Teams (LATs) for their hard work and advocacy with their local legislative offices. The LATs participated in over 145 meetings with legislative offices and responded to 92 Action Alerts from Texas CASA. A considerable amount of Texas CASA’s success this session was due to the continued support of our network’s LATs.

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Child Welfare & Texas CASA 88th Legislative Session Outcomes

The final day of the 88th Regular Legislative Session in Texas was Monday, May 29. Texas CASA tracked over 438 child welfare bills, testified before committees 11 times, and registered in support of 76 bills. Texas CASA is very thankful for our local Legislative Advocacy Teams (LATs) for their hard work and advocacy with their local legislative offices. The LATs … Read More

88th Legislative Session Update

The final day of the 88th Regular Legislative Session in Texas was Monday, May 29. Texas CASA tracked over 438 bills, testified before committees 11 times and registered in support of 76 bills. Texas CASA is very thankful to our local Legislative Advocacy Teams (LATs) for their support and advocacy with their local legislative offices. A considerable amount of Texas … Read More

88th Legislative Session Update

We are in heading into the home stretch of the 88th Legislative Session. The last day of regular session ends on May 29. The Governor then has until June 18 to sign or veto bills. With just one month left, Texas CASA’s Public Policy Team has been hard at work advocating on behalf of CASA and testifying on bills that … Read More

CASA Network Speaks Up for Children & Families at the State Capitol

On March 1, 2023, the CASA network rallied at the Texas State Capitol for CASA Day at the Capitol. The event brought together more than 280 members from 48 of the CASA programs from across the state to meet with lawmakers about Texas CASA’s legislative priorities and funding. In addition to over 145 meetings with legislators and their offices, the … Read More

88th Legislative Session Updates

March 10 marked the 60th day of the 88th Legislative Session and the bill filing deadline. Until May 29, bills will continue to be heard in both the House and the Senate as they make their way through the legislative process. Texas CASA’s Champion Bill has officially been filed by Rep. John Lujan in the House and Senator Nathan Johnson … Read More