Texas' social services chief expects agonizing budget process

AUSTIN – As lawmakers gear up to hunt for every penny they can use against an unprecedented budget gap, Texas' safety net for the poor and vulnerable figures to get a lot of scrutiny. The Legislature's Republican leadership will confront weighty questions, such as how many children the
state can afford to provide medical care for and what level of care and supervision can be provided for the elderly and disabled.
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