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The Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

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2021-2022 Interim Activity

Advocating for children doesn't stop with the end of the legislative session. TPS remains active during the interim by implementing legislation, commenting on proposed rules and providing interim testimony.

TPS Interim Actions

October 4, 2021 TPS, TMA, TAFP Testimony on Youth Mental Health in the House Select Committee on Youth Health and Safety
October 14, 2021 TPS Testimony on the Effects of Social Media on Youth in the House Select Committee on Youth Health and Safety
October 21, 2021 Partnership for a Healthy Texas Interim Charge Recommendations
November 10, 2021 Organized Medicine Interim Charge Recommendations
November 12, 2021 Prenatal to Three Collaborative Interim Charge Recommendations
March 21, 2022 TPS Testimony on Keeping Children Safe from Human Trafficking in the House Human Services Committee
March 31, 2022 Joint Letter to HHSC re: Ensuring Children Remain Enrolled in Medicaid at the End of the Public Health Emergency 
April 7, 2022 TPS Testimony on the Health Care Needs for Justice Involved Youth in House Select Committee on Youth Health and Safety

 

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401 W 15th St, Ste 682
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Texas Pediatric Society
401 W 15th St. Ste 682
Austin, T.X. 78701

Phone (512) 370-1506
Fax (512) 370-1500

Email the Executive Director

 

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