Tuesday, January 8th was the first day of the 83rd Legislative Session in Austin and TSEU…
Author: Chris Knapp
Lobby Day 2013 announced – MARCH / RALLY / LOBBY!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 – The Capitol – BE THERE! Lobby Day is our chance to…
Contract for “Foster Care Redesign” announced in Regions 2, 9
On December 21st, DFPS announced that the contract for “Foster Care Redesign” in Regions 2/9 had…
Caseloads crisis gaining media attention; will legislators act?
Over the past two months, media reports and editorials have detailed how high caseloads continue to…
Lawmakers suggest closing more TJJD facilities
Recent reports of violence and out-of-control youths at some of the six remaining larger TJJD facilities…
ELECTION 2012: TSEU members take action!
TSEU COPE activists across the state planned and executed the biggest expansion of TSEU’s political work…
Caucus holds privatization teach-in at UT-Austin
On Thursday, November 1, the TSEU university caucus held a teach-in about the privatization of campus…
State hospitals hold off privatization attempt
On October 3, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) notified the Legislative Budget Board…
Finding the solutions and working to fix the problems
proper training – support from management – direct care staff input – adequate coverage – ability…
Issue Sheet – Build a quality system of care for the developmentally disabled
1. State supported living centers face an acute crisis because they have inadequate numbers of trained,…