After the Sunset Committee proposed closing Austin SSLC, along with five other unnamed state supported living…
Category: SSLC’s / State Hospitals
Texas Lawmaker Asks for Audit of Second Health Contract
Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, wants the Texas auditor to review how a private firm was selected to…
STOP HB 607 – A bill that would close State Supported Living Centers
Download ACTION flier HB 607, filed by Rep. Sarah Davis of Houston, would allow HHSC and…
Plans announced to put state hospital in hands of prison company with a poor history
DSHS announced on Monday, October 20, 2014 it will enter contract negotiations with Geo Care, a…
SSLC targeted for closures – report recommends closing six facilities
As of late May 2014, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, a committee composed of state lawmakers…
SSLC/St Hospital Caucus lobby for pay raise, build for Lobby Day in April
On Wednesday March 6th 2013 union brothers and sisters from SSLC’s and State Hospitals gathered in…
Fight building over the future of SSLC’s and a pay raise
On Tuesday, February 12, DADS Commissioner Jon Weizenbaum went before the House Appropriations Committee to discuss…
Article underscores need for more state hospital funding
Acts of violence are surging to recent new highs at some of Texas’ state hospitals. A January…
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…