But Texas wants to eliminate the state program, which allows some families to pay nothing for services, because of state budget cuts. In its budget request to the Legislature for the 2028-2029 biennium, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposed eliminating funding for the Children’s Autism Program (CAP) entirely, stunning advocates, providers and parents.
As a parent to a child with moderate autism, the services these kids need make a huge difference. Losing it would be devastating. Fuck these people.
Texas has a budget surplus. There’s no need to cut this program.
https://comptroller.texas.gov/transparency/reports/certification-revenue-estimate/2026-27/
There’s also a state “rainy day fund” that has around $30 billion in it.
https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/fiscal-notes/government/2025/esf-info/
But how are we supposed to make the life of the ordinary people more horrible, if we can’t funnel even more money to the rich 1%?
Just like Texas to hurry the brain drain along. What a massive state of massive ¢unts.
