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2008 Texas Legacy Luncheon—Branding a Better Texas Video and photos from our 2008 Texas Legacy Luncheon honoring Roy Spence are now available.
> more Presentations from Hobby Policy Conference Now Available Online CPPP and national experts from across the country met in Austin on September 18-19 to talk about the policy changes necessary to create economic opportunity and prosperity for all Texans. If you missed a session of interest, you can find most of the presentations on our site.
> more What Does It Really Take to Get By in Texas? It’s been well documented that the federal poverty level doesn’t accurately measure today’s cost of living. But what does it really take to get by in Texas?
> more Proof of Citizenship for Medicaid: Tell Us Your Stories! Please let us know if you or someone you are helping has had Medicaid delayed or denied because of Medicaid's new proof of citizenship requirement.
> more A Guide Through the Matrix of HHSC Contracting CPPP has created a contracting matrix that describes major HHSC contracting opportunities related to the delivery of health and human services.
> more Problems Enrolling in Public Benefits? If you or someone you are helping is having problems enrolling for benefits through Texas' new eligibility system, please let us know.
> more Promoting Prosperity for Texas: The Role of State and Local Governments This ten-minute video by Executive Director Scott McCown is designed for you to use to teach others about the funding challenges facing Texas. There's no waiting--the video begins instantly.
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