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Volume XXX, Number 9
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September Brings New Laws in TexasThe 84th Session of the Texas Legislature ended in May but many actions taken during that session are just now being felt. September 1 marked the effective date of nearly 700 new state laws. The Legislature often delays the implementation of bills to September so that those affected can prepare and state agencies can write corresponding rules, if necessary. Among the changes affecting providers on September 1:
In addition, the $209 billion biennial state budget kicked in on September 1. It will continue until September of 2017 when the budget passed by the next Legislature takes effect. |
President’s Report___________________________ Legislative Update
___________________________ Commitment to CareIf you have any questions about the THCA C to C Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact me at gbwilliams@txhca.org or call (512) 458-1257.___________________________ State News
___________________________ National News
___________________________ Announcements & RecognitionsTHCA’s 65th Annual
Official Convention Sponsor _________________ AHCA/NCAL 66th Annual Our Great State of Texas is the host state for the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo, October 4-7, 2015! Experience the National Conference right here in our home state! Pre-Registration Rate available until September 9, 2015 Onsite Registration Rate available September 10, 2015 -October 7, 2015 Hotel Reservation Deadline – September 9, 2015
Register now and take advantage of the Pre-Registration Rate Savings. ___________________________ THCAPAC
Official THCAPAC @ Convention Sponsor ?’s About THCAPAC…Here’s How To Contact UsRon Payne, THCAPAC Co-Chair
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