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Association Lobby Support
Association Lobby Support Your Association Lobby Agenda Starts Here GovExperts helps associations advance legislative priorities, organize member engagement, build relationships with policymakers, and move issues through the Texas legislative and regulatory process. Whether you are preparing for the next legislative session, responding to an agency action, protecting an industry priority, or building a stronger government…
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Birthright Citizenship: Important Implications for State and Local Governments
Introduction: The Rising Debate The concept of birthright citizenship—granting U.S. citizenship to nearly all individuals born on American soil—is under renewed political scrutiny. Shortly after taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14160 – Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship – The White House – to substantially narrow the…
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Newborn Screening: A Texas Spotlight on Science and Policy
What Is Newborn Screening The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) runs the Newborn Screening (NBS) Program. This public health program checks newborn babies for serious medical conditions that do not show symptoms at birth but can cause harm or death if not treated early. Texas law requires all babies to get screened. The…
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How does Texas fund and manage its trauma care system?
Texas features one of the largest trauma care systems in the country. But behind the emergency room doors lies a complex web of funding mechanisms, regional coordination, and public policy decisions. The Texas trauma care system, in short, is the safety net that keeps people alive after car crashes, falls, gunshots, and other critical emergencies.…