Texas Legislature Misses Mark on Kids' Mental Health, Raising Legal and Policy Questions

A recent report reveals the Texas Legislature implemented fewer than one-third of key recommendations from the state's children's behavioral health strategic plan, raising significant legal and public policy concerns. Major cuts to the Medicaid-funded YES waiver program, designed to keep children out of institutions, have led to increased waiting lists and provider shortages despite rising demand, challenging the state's duty to its most vulnerable citizens.