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for the following programs that will benefit constituents of House District 110 and all Texans including the following: following: the including Texans all and 110 District House of constituents benefit will that programs following the for

Texas a better place to live and work for ALL families. ALL for work and live to place better a Texas

Outside of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles VI, VII, & VIII, Representative Rose was able to secure funding funding secure to able was Rose Representative VIII, & VII, VI, Articles on Subcommittee Appropriations the of Outside

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District 110 community. Issues such as mental health, public safety, healthcare and criminal justice reform. justice criminal and healthcare safety, public health, mental as such Issues community. 110 District Austin, Texas After meeting with many of you and listening to your concerns, I worked on numerous issues of particular interest to the the to interest particular of issues numerous on worked I concerns, your to listening and you of many with meeting After P.O. Box 2910 Permit 2803

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in the projects that nearly 90% of our constituents approved. constituents our of 90% nearly that projects the in

the leadership in the Texas House and hard work amongst its members; we addressed the state’s budget for the biennium, biennium, the for budget state’s the addressed we members; its amongst work hard and House Texas the in leadership the Official Business

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Prop 7 funds. Those new hirees will ensure there isn’t a delay delay a isn’t there ensure will hirees new Those funds. 7 Prop

On May 27, 2019, the Texas Legislature adjourned, closing a successful and productive 86th Legislative Session. Thanks to to Thanks Session. Legislative 86th productive and successful a closing adjourned, Legislature Texas the 2019, 27, May On STATE of TEXAS

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currently programs for our homeless adult population but this this but population adult homeless our for programs currently

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TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HOUSE TEXAS additional funding for the municipal solid waste programs. programs. waste solid municipal the for funding additional The Texas House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in in disability or age religion, sex, origin, national color, race, of basis the on discriminate not does and Employer Opportunity Equal an is Representatives of House Texas The

allocated funding to hire more Full-Time Employees and and Employees Full-Time more hire to funding allocated

can expend for the expedited air permitting program. And, And, program. permitting air expedited the for expend can

enforcement community to better identify human trafficking. human identify better to community enforcement

increases the amount of surcharge revenue that the agency agency the that revenue surcharge of amount the increases

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river and coastal mapping, and flood monitoring. flood and mapping, coastal and river

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related initiatives. This includes floodplain mapping, hydraulic hydraulic mapping, floodplain includes This initiatives. related $1.1 million was allocated to the Department of Licensing and and Licensing of Department the to allocated was million $1.1 Services Human Dallas, Texas 75216 Texas Dallas, (512) 463-0664 463-0664 (512)

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projects. That includes a portion for a federal match program. program. match federal a for portion a includes That projects.

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During the legislative session, Representative Rose authored and sponsored legislation pertaining to access to healthcare, $250.652 billion During the legislative session, Representative Rose was appointed domestic violence, children and families, criminal justice and improving the quality of life for all Texans. 2020-21 All Funds: to serve on four key House committees:

SB 1834 – Reports indicated that low-income families House Bill 1, the General Appropriations Committee Criminal Justice Appropriations Act, are disproportionately impacted by obesity, and although The Committee on Appropriations is responsible for deciding fresh fruits and vegetables may carry a higher price tag, the appropriated over $250 Business HB 1528 – It has been recognized that law enforcement was billion for the 2020-2021 & Economic where state funds are allocated. Representative Rose was consumption of these foods is directly linked to reduced rates Development Public Safety not required to enter certain family violence misdemeanor state fiscal biennium & Criminal Justice also appointed to Chair the Appropriations Sub-committee of obesity and certain chronic diseases. Representative Rose $37.057 billion convictions or affirmative findings of family violence into the $16.04 billion (6.4%) for Articles VI, VII, & VIII, which includes matters relating to sponsored SB 1834 by Sen. Carol Alvarado to address this budget. Working alongside (14.8%) computerized criminal history system. This bill mandates the Natural Resources natural resources, business and economic development, and issue. The bill authorizes the Health and Human Services leaders from across the Texas Department of Public Safety to record such offenses Agencies $9.013 billion (3.6%) regulatory agencies. Commission to create a pilot program to incentivize the state, Representative Rose to aid in identifying habitual offenders, providing greater played a key role in creating of Education General Government purchase of Texas-grown fruits and vegetables under the $7.43 billion (3%) protection for victims of family violence. Additionally, it requires Texas’ multi-billion dollar $94.526 billion supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). It will (37.7%) Calendars Committee the offender to plea in court and not by mail The bill was Judiciary also require a study on existing programs that incentivized budget by being chair of $892.3 million (0.4%) sent to and signed by the Governor; and became effective on the Appropriations Sub- The Calendars Committee is responsible for the placement the purchase of Texas-grown fruits or vegetables under SNAP. Regulatory of bills and resolutions on appropriate calendars, except 09/01/2019. committee for Articles VI, VII, $647.4 million (0.3%) The bill was sent to and signed by the Governor and became those within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Resolutions & VIII. The subcommittee Health & effective on 09/01/2019. Legislature Calendars. In addition, this committee managed all other SB 583 – For many years Courts throughout the state were includes matters relating to Human Services $392.1 million (0.2%) matters concerning the calendar system and the expediting of appointing private bar and attorneys to represent indigent natural resources, business $84.369 billion General Provisions *HB 1936 – Concerns have been raised about the use of Texas House of Representatives members who were appointed to serve on the House defendants at the expense of the county taxpayers’ dollars and economic development, (33.7%) $285.3 million (0.11%) the business of the house as may be assigned by the speaker. the death penalty for offenders with severe. mental illnesses, Committee on Calendars. other than utilizing the public defender’s office. Therefore, and regulatory agencies and such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It has been reported Representative Rose sponsored SB 583 by Sen. Juan “Chuy” made up $47.3 billion of the that those afflicted by such disorders have a diminished Human Services Committee Redistricting Committee Hinojosa in the House to facilitate efficient use of the taxpayer total State Budget. capacity to appreciate the consequences of their actions or funds and the public defenders’ offices. The bill will require The Human Services Committee oversees the Health and The Redistricting Committee governs matters pertaining to to participate fully in their own defense. This legislation would countywide procedures adopted by judges for appointing Human Services Commission, and the prevention and legislative districts, both house and senate, and any changes have prohibited the death penalty as a punishment for capital attorneys for indigent criminal defendants to provide for the treatment of intellectual disabilities; and its programs. This or amendments’ congressional districts, their creation, and murder defendants who were determined to be a person with the creation of the Texas Mental Health Consortium to foster priority appointment of a public defender’s office if one existed Property Tax Relief committee also ensures the development, administration, any changes or amendments. The members of this committee severe mental illness at the time of the offense. If found guilty of partnerships between schools, colleges, and universities with in the county. The bill will specify that capital murder cases are There will be a $5 billion statewide property tax relief coming and control for welfare and rehabilitation. Representative are responsible for establishing districts for the election of capital murder, these defendants would have to be sentenced mental health programs. included among the proceedings for which courts must give in the 2020-2021 biennium budget due to the school finance Rose has served on the Human Services Committee since her judicial officers or of governing bodies or representatives of to life in prison without parole. The bill passed the House priority to appointing public defender offices. The bill was system reform bill. The bill compressed school property tax rates inception to the Texas Legislature. political subdivisions or state agencies as required by law. (engrossed) and was referred to the Senate. sent to and signed by the Governor and became effective on by an average of 8 cents per $100 valuation in 2020 and 13 Human Services 09/01/2019. cents per $100 valuation in 2021. In addition, there will be an The Human Services Committee efforts this legislative session SB 1238 – In the past, the requirement of a physical or additional 2.5% tax compression in 2021. The annual tax cut covered shortfalls in Medicaid, foster care, women’s health, psychiatric examination to be conducted prior to admission for an owner of a $200,000 home would be $160 in 2020 state hospitals, state-supported living centers, and correctional H H Family & Safety of a prospective voluntary patient for treatment in an inpatient HD 110 LEGISLATIVE SUCCESS & HIGHLIGHTS and $260 in 2021. This overall tax relief is due to the State managed health care. A total of $84.4 billion was allocated to mental health facility was a huge concern. This past requirement increasing its share of funding education. Health and Human Services. This includes, but not limited to: – Representative Rose Joint Authored HB 1769 resulted in an inability to bill for the examination and finding HB 1769 $145 million allocated to programs for adults and children with H Akeena Obaze and Kendrian Collins of with Representative Greg Bonnen. HB 1769 was filed in honor an available physician to conduct the examination challenge. intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD); $48 million for District 110 each were awarded a $1,500 of constituent D’Lisa Kelley, who was kidnapped and found Representative Rose sponsored SB 1238 by Sen. Nathan School Finance Reform rate increases and cost growth for Early Childhood Intervention; scholarship from state legislators for their deceased in an abandoned house in 2014. Representative Johnson. The bill will change the time frame within which a The biggest success of this session was the reforming the public and a 24% increase of funding to support women’s health. academic achievements and involvement Rose previously filed legislation to establish a statewide alert prospective voluntary mental health patient had to be examined school finance system. A total of $83 billion was allocated in their community. system for missing adults. HB 1769 will require the Texas by a physician from within 72 hours prior to admission to an for agencies of education, which is a 3.2% increase from the Department of Public Safety to develop and implement a inpatient facility to allowing examination up to 24 hours post- H The Texas Legislature allocated $1 million prior budget. $4.5 billion was restored in public education statewide alert for missing adults. The alert system applies to admission. This new timeframe will help streamline intake. for a local park grant from the Texas Parks which supports full-day pre-k for low-income students; student an adult between the ages of 18 and 65 who is missing for less The bill became effective law on 09/01/2019. and Wildlife Department. The Judge Charles achievement via college, career, & military (CCMR) programs; than 72 hours and is in imminent danger of injury or death, or Rose, Sr. Park will honor the life and legacy of and the creation of the first dyslexia identification program in appears to have been abducted or kidnapped. The law was – There has been substantial gaps in the availability Representative Rose’s late father who served SB 1177 Texas. These funds also support the creation of a “Do Not Hire” sent to and signed by the Governor, and became effective on of intensive home-based and community-based mental health as Justice of the Peace in Dallas County. registry to protect children in the classroom. In addition, $200 09/01/2019. services for children and youth with the most serious mental million was secured for school safety improvements including health challenges served by the state’s Medicaid program H Representative Rose sponsored SB 1680 building renovations; added security personnel and technology; even though these services provided a positive outcome by Sen. West which secured permanent and emergency response training. Health & Mental Health and are cost-effective. To help close the gap, Representative approval for tuition equalization grant Rose sponsored by SB 1177 by Sen. Jose Menendez to make $2 billion was reserved solely for dynamic pay raises for funds for Paul Quinn College. This new *HB 744 – It has been reported that the maternal mortality evidence-based services available to Medicaid managed care educators, raising the minimum salary level. Over $230 million law requires the Texas Higher Education rate has continued to grow at an alarming rate across the program. The bill requires a contract between a Medicaid was secured to cover shortfalls and to ensure retired teachers’ Coordinating Board to approve private or State, especially among Black Women. In order to address the managed care organization (MCO) to contain language healthcare premiums do not increase. Also, $524 million was independent institutions of higher education, #1 recommendation from the Maternal Mortality & Morbidity permitting an MCO to offer medically appropriate, cost- allocated to stabilize the Teacher Retirement System (TRS). that were previously qualified for tuition Taskforce, HB 744 was filed. This bill would have required effective, and evidence-based services from a list approved equalization grants, to receive tuition the Health and Human Services Commission to continue to by the state Medicaid managed care advisory committee and equalization grants. Students at Paul Quinn provide health benefits to pregnant women who were eligible included in the contract in lieu of mental health or substance Mental Health College are now able to apply for the Texas for medical assistance for at least 12 months following a use disorder services specified in the state Medicaid plan. The Mental Health was a top priority for the legislature. We were Tuition Equalization Grant Program, which delivery or involuntary miscarriage. The bill passed the House bill became effective law on 09/01/2019. able to invest over $7 billion to improve mental health and provides grant aid to financially needy and was referred to the Senate. substance abuse intervention, including training for teachers students who specifically attend private, Picture of Rep. Rose and scholarship recipient Akeena Obaze, 2019 Senior from Townview Magnet non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. High School and House District 110 constituent. and administrators to identify and intervene when students Picture of Rep. Rose talking to T.L. Marsalis Elementary Student Council on the House * indicates that the bill did not reach the final stages of the legislative process, and therefore, will not become law. show signs of mental health issues. This funding will lead to Floor. Rep. Rose is a proud alumna of T.L. Marsalis Elementary. 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voter suppression bill that would have challenged the voting rights of Texans. of rights voting the challenged have would that bill suppression voter

hearing, members of Delta Sigma Theta testified against Senate Bill 9, a a 9, Bill Senate against testified Theta Sigma Delta of members hearing,

Years of Public Service in Texas!” During the Senate Elections Committee Committee Elections Senate the During Texas!” in Service Public of Years

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Inc. to the Capitol for their Bi-Annual Red and White Day. “Celebrating 106 106 “Celebrating Day. White and Red Bi-Annual their for Capitol the to Inc.

Representative Rose welcomed members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Sorority, Theta Sigma Delta of members welcomed Rose Representative

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Sundays. on pm 3:30 to Noon and Saturdays pm 4:30 - am 9:30 pm; 4:30 - am 8:30 Friday through Monday

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Representative State Subcommittee Chair on Articles VI, VII, & VIII. & VII, VI, Articles on Chair Subcommittee

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(TDCJ) to operate a pilot program program pilot a operate to (TDCJ) of cost the and Jails, County Dallas Family and Education Adult an process. Please do not hesitate in contacting our office, if we can can we if office, our contacting in hesitate not do Please process.

Department of Criminal Justice Justice Criminal of Department and County Harris the are facilities began to funds awarded was (TWC) this session is due to your continued involvement in the legislative legislative the in involvement continued your to due is session this