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Texas’ IDD community services are in crisis due to inadequate state funding.

  • Direct Care Workforce Shortages-Community-based direct support professionals earn just $10.60 per hour, while those in state-supported living centers make $19.16. This $8.56 gap makes it nearly impossible to recruit and retain caregivers.
  • A Growing Waiting List-Over 122,000 Texans are waiting for HCS Medicaid waiver slots, while only 2,591 individuals are served annually in state-supported living centers. Families need access to community-based care now.

Texas has the resources to fix this — but action is needed

Help us educate others on the need for more funding for HCS Medicaid waiver slots and direct support professionals. Visit the link to learn more and share this crucial message.

Our Brazoria County Chair, Jamie, testified before the Senate Committee on Finance, sharing her daughter Christy’s story and advocating for families in need of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) services. Due to insufficient funding, thousands remain on waiting lists instead of receiving the care they need. Jamie urges lawmakers to take action so more families can access life-changing support.