Legislative Update

Legislative Update

Learn the latest on the status of proposed legislation addressing health coverage, issues of health equity, and how you can take action!

The 88th Texas Legislature is in full swing. If you have been wondering what is happening this legislative session that could impact health policy – now is the time to find out!

Join us for this one-hour virtual lunch and learn legislative briefing where you can learn about ways the pending legislation could impact health coverage and address health equity issues in Texas. Texas has the greatest number and percentage of uninsured people than any other state – learn how you can raise your voice to help close this gap.

Speakers

Stacey Pogue, Every Texan

Stacey Pogue (she/her) joined Every Texan in 2008. She focuses on health policy issues. Before Every Texan, she did health policy research with the Medicaid and CHIP Division of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Insurance. Pogue earned a Bachelor of Science in Geography, summa cum laude, from Texas A&M University and a Master of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.

Adrienne Lloyd, Children’s Defense Fund-Texas

Adrienne Lloyd (she/her) joined CDF-Texas in 2021 to advocate for affordable heathcare access for Texans and their children. She is an organizer and story collector for the #SickofitTX campaign and the Southerners for Medicaid Expansion coalition. She has worked in policy advocacy and research to reduce gender-based violence and advance equitable access to quality health care, childcare, and paid family leave.