All session I’ve heard from folks that they want to pass anti-trans legislation because they believe it will protect women and children.
Well, since we beat those bills, some of those same folks are now killing two bill guaranteed to protect them: HB 133 and HB 290. #txlege
Well, since we beat those bills, some of those same folks are now killing two bill guaranteed to protect them: HB 133 and HB 290. #txlege
HB 133 by @RepToniRoseTX would extend Medicaid coverage for pregnant women to a year after delivery, instead of 60 days. Half of all postpartum deaths occur more than 50 days postpartum. Half of all Texas births are covered by Medicaid. This bill would save the lives of new moms.
HB 290 by @CortezPhilip would prevent eligible children from being incorrectly removed from Medicaid coverage due to paperwork delays or errors. It would improve children’s health and reduce administrative red tape. It is also a lifesaving bill for our kids.
My thanks to @loiskolkhorst for her work on both these bills. While we disagree on many issues (including the anti-trans legislation), I’ve seen her fight tirelessly for HB 133 and HB 290 in the Senate. They’re strong bipartisan bills that will save Texans’ lives.
Unfortunately, pettier heads are prevailing today in the Senate. Decision makers who only view women and children as political pawns on a gameboard are killing these bills because they only got 90% of their priorities this session.
It’s wrong and a disgrace.
It’s wrong and a disgrace.
So my challenge to them is this: Care about women and children?
Pony up the bills. HB 133 and HB 290 are right there. Pass them.
If you don’t, you’ll confirm what we all suspect. None of any of this was ever about protecting women and children. /🧵
Pony up the bills. HB 133 and HB 290 are right there. Pass them.
If you don’t, you’ll confirm what we all suspect. None of any of this was ever about protecting women and children. /🧵
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