Autism Society of Texas calls elimination shocking
1 Oct 12 6:00 AM · 1d ago · 1 article · 2 posts · 1 comment · 3 sources · development 1 of 1
Jacquie Benestante, executive director of the Autism Society of Texas, expressed shock at the program's proposed elimination, contrasting it with past funding battles.
“We were really shocked to see nothing, and it's just blank where the line item should be. We're used to having to fight for funding, but to actually have a program just slashed and canceled is pretty shocking.”
Jacquie BenestanteTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) State agency proposing elimination
Greg Abbott Texas GovernorElizabeth Solis Parent and CAP beneficiaryJacquie Benestante Executive director, Autism Society of Texas
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first by PBS NewsHour, 15h ago · also Texas Tribune
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"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." https://www. texastribune.org/2026/10/12/te xas-childrens-autism-program-elimination-threat/ #…
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Has changed, but from all reports, still torturous and still meant to ease caretaking at the expense of the kids.
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