Advocacy
TAHSA provides our members with the advocacy tools necessary to navigate the complex legislative process. The survival of nonprofit long-term care in Texas requires a strong voice in the Texas political process. and TAHSA is an established leader for nonprofit long-term care advocacy.
Our advocacy division focuses on providing state and federal policymakers with information on the issues affecting Texas nonprofit providers. As part of the TAHSA advocacy team, your organization will participate in political forums, grassroots campaigns, and letter writing efforts.
TAHSA advocacy includes meeting with legislators in the state capitol and in district offices, testifying in front of legislative committee hearings, inviting legislators to visit our member communities, and discussing our issues with newspaper editorial boards. Our program is effective, efficient, and does not require a considerable amount of time investment from each organization.
Here are a few examples of our most recent advocacy efforts during 2008 & 2009:
§ Drafted and Passed Legislation Creating the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging;
§ Secured additional increases in Medicaid Funding;
§ Protected gains made in Tort Reform;
§ Maintained leadership role chairing the Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition;
§ Organized the largest Senior Day at the Capitol event with over 2500 seniors attending;
§ Massive Grassroots Campaign on issues affecting long-term care in Texas;
§ Conducted public policy briefings, seminars, and training, on being effective advocates;
§ TAHSA Media Coverage of issues facing nonprofit long-term care providers;
§ Members testified in front of the Texas Legislative Committees;
§ TAHSA members met with key legislators and candidates across the state;
§ Members and TAHSA staff attended meetings with state regulatory agencies;
§ Members visited over 20 Texas Legislators in Washington D.C.;
