Texas health agency proposes eliminating children's autism program

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Health · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

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Texas health officials have proposed cutting funding for a program that helps autistic children communicate. The Children's Autism Program offers therapy at reduced costs, but the Texas Health and Human Services Commission wants to eliminate it due to budget cuts.

Reported by PBS NewsHour, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →

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