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TAIRS 40th Anniversary
Pending legislation:
Bill: HR 268, Legislative Session: 85(R) Council Document: 85R 8740 CJM-D
Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Caption Text: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Texas Alliance of Information & Referral Systems.
Author: Hunter | Herrero
Subjects: Resolutions–Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)
ALLIANCE OF INFORMATION & REFERRAL SYSTEMS, TEXAS (NH454)
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AUSTIN AND VETERANS I&R PORTALS MEET
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PUBLIC POLICY
In 2019, Ashley Harris, Director of Policy & Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas) provided a detailed legislative update. This update addresses exciting legislative wins (and a few disappointments) for Texas communities. Please click here for updates.
In 2017, TAIRS policy priorities are to encourage the certification and training of state and state-supported contact centers to better serve Texas.
In 2017, TAIRS President Janna Shoe worked with the Texas Legislature to honor the 40th Anniversary of TAIRS in a public proclamation to be read on February 28, 2017. HR 268 is listed here.
In 2014, TAIRS publicly responded to the Sunset Advisory Committee Staff Report on Health and Human Services Commission and Systems Issues. Below is the TAIRS response as a white paper.
In 2013, TAIRS secured Melody Chatelle, PhD of Chatelle and Associates to assist the board in developing strategies to educate state legislators about the information and referral profession. For more information about Melody Chatelle visit: www.chatelleandassociates.com.
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