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Read our op-ed in the Statesman!

August 3, 2015

Hot off the press! Read our op-ed published in the Statesman on why increasing City funding for social services is necessary to achieve affordability in Austin. Help us spread the word: follow these steps to share the op-ed with your network! LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Twitter SHARE our top Facebook post […]

Comment on Proposed Federal Changes to Overtime Rules

July 1, 2015

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has released

Travis County HHS/VS Bill Tracking Report

June 4, 2015

Travis County HHS/VS Research & Planning has created a bill analysis and budget report of HHS-related proposed legislation. The bill tracking and budget reports will be continually updated. Please contact Elizabeth Vela at Elizabeth.Vela@traviscountytx.gov or at 512.854.3745 if you have questions, additions or comments.

CPPP Legislative Budget Snapshot

May 5, 2015

Get up-to-date with the progress of House Bill 1, the 2016-17 General Appropriations Act, with the Center for Public Policy Priorities’ (CPPP) Legislative Budget Snapshot. The snapshot provides a comparison of the House and Senate’s budget differences and similarities on items related to health and economic opportunity.

Help Us Spread the Word! Announcing the Tale of Two Austins Behavioral Health Campaign Launch

May 5, 2015

We are so excited to announce the launch of the second installment of our Tale of Two Austins campaign, this time focusing on the behavioral health disparities in our community. Please participate and help us spread the word! Here is how you can participate in the social media campaign: 1. LIKE us on Facebook and […]

Tale of Two Austins Kick-off: What it is & how to participate

April 16, 2015

May 1, 2015 – May 1, 2015 3227 E. 5th St. Map and Directions | View Event Details Description: Due to the success of our first Tale of Two Austins infographic campaign, we will be continuing the campaign this year with new infographics on different issue areas. On May 1st, we will launch a Tale of Two Austins infographic […]

Two Travis County RFS Released – Youth & Workforce Development

April 15, 2015

The Travis County Health and Human Services & Veterans Service Department would like to notify you of the release of two requests for services (RFS): Youth Services (RFS # 1503-007-DW PROFESSIONAL YOUTH SERVICES) Workforce Development (RFS # 1503-010-DW PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) To access the RFS information and proposal materials online, please follow this link […]

One Voice Orientation

April 1, 2015

April 30, 2015 – April 30, 2015 3418 N. Lamar Blvd Map and Directions | View Event Details Description: Please join us at an orientation to learn about One Voice, our committees, and our 2015 workplan. This is an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about One Voice. The orientation is open […]

One Voice Happy Hour

April 1, 2015

April 9, 2015 – April 9, 2015 1411 E. 7th St. Map and Directions | View Event Details Description: Please join us at a happy hour to welcome Executive Directors who are new to their positions or agencies. Appetizers will be provided; cash bar. Free parking is available at 6th and Navasota. View Event Details