Legislative Priorities

Texas State Capitol in Austin

Methodist Healthcare Ministries believes all Texans, regardless of their economic status, deserve access to quality, affordable health care. Legislative advocacy is one important way we use data and evaluation to empower Texans of all backgrounds to obtain optimal health. As a faith-based organization, Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ public policy agenda and advocacy efforts are guided by the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ public policy and advocacy efforts at the state level encompass the following objectives:

  • Increase access to primary care and mental health services in both the public and private sectors.
  • Increase state efforts at addressing the prevention of chronic illnesses—particularly obesity and diabetes—through health care education initiatives.
  • Promote state policies that increase the healthcare workforce for the least served.
  • Promote policies that strengthen the social, educational, and economic opportunities that improve health outcomes for families.

Our 2023 legislative agenda and priorities challenge Texas policymakers to make Texas the best state for health care for all residents. Methodist Healthcare Ministries envisions a state where everyone is healthy – mind, body and spirit.

2023 Legislative Agenda
2021 Legislative Agenda
2019 Legislative Agenda
2017 Legislative Agenda
2015 Legislative Agenda
2013 Legislative Agenda
2011 Legislative Agenda
2009 Legislative Agenda

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