Texas Autism Program Could Lose $13.7M After Expansion
Texas Autism Program funding could disappear from the state’s next two-year budget, despite a recent expansion of eligibility. The proposed $13.7 million reduction concerns the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Children’s Autism Program, which supports autism therapy through community providers. State records and provider accounts show what is at stake and when funding decisions take effect. Key Takeaways The state health agency proposed eliminating $13,663,084 in Children’s Autism Program funding for fiscal years 2028 and 2029 Texas broadened eligibility to autistic people younger than 22 on August 25, 2026 The program served 583 children in fiscal 2026, while contractors reported
