Posts by Elizabeth Henry
April 2024: Policy Issue Areas for the 89th Legislative Session
Policy Issue Areas for the 89th Legislative Session Advocacy never takes a break. We are less than nine months away from the next legislative session. Now is the time to develop advocacy…
Read MoreJanuary 2024- Funding opportunity for OUD related programs
Join us and our outstanding presenters from the Opioid Abatement Council, Dr. Lori Holleran-Steiker, Dr. Doug Thornton, and Ms. Amanda Lopez, to discuss an upcoming grant utilizing the Opioid settlement…
Read MoreOctober 2023- Peer workforce Q&A with Texas HHSC’s Peer Support and Recovery
Have questions about substance use and mental health peer certification and supervision? Want to know more about working as an independent peer specialist? We do too! We are bringing in…
Read MoreJuly 2023- TxCOPE: Using Data to Drive Community Overdose Response in Texas
TxCOPE: Using Data to Drive Community Overdose Response in Texas Presented by Kasey Claborn, PhD Director, Addiction Research Institute Director & Principal Investigator, TxCOPE Date: July 19, 2023 Time: 12…
Read MoreJune 2023- Updates from the 88th Legislative Session
It has been an interesting 88th Legislative Session and so much has happened regarding substance use prevention, treatment and recovery policy. Please join us on Tuesday, June 13th @ noon…
Read MoreFebruary 2023: Connecting with your Legislators
Date: Wednesday, February 15th Time: 12:00 pm CT Location: Zoom (pre-registration link) Being an informed advocate is key and we are here to help you! Last month we reviewed how…
Read MoreJanuary 2023: Navigating the Texas Legislature Online
January 18, 2023 Navigating the Texas Legislature Online Date: Wednesday, January 18th Time: 12:00 pm CT Location: Zoom (pre-registration link) Want to know if a bill has been filed…
Read MoreSB 956- Relating to repealing the coordinated strategic plan for health and human services in this state, including related conforming amendments. (88th TX Lege)
The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10, 2023. Whether you are for or against specific bills filed this Session, it is important to be aware of…
Read MoreSB 919- Relating to the training of and the provision of acupuncture services by an acudetox specialist.
The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10, 2023. Whether you are “for” or “against” specific bills filed this Session, it is important to be aware of…
Read MoreSB 891- Relating to excused absences from public school for a student’s mental or behavioral health.
The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10, 2023. Whether you are “for” or “against” specific bills filed this Session, it is important to be aware of…
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