On this page you will archived news stories and reports relevant to the long-term care needs of individuals who experience life with a disability label in Texas.
Reports
U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division:
DOJ CRIPA Investigation Lubbock State School (2006)
DOJ CRIPA Investigation Texas State Schools (2008)
DOJ Complaint (2009)
DOJ Settlement Agreement (2009)
DOJ Compliance/Monitoring Reports (ongoing)
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
DADS Legislative Appropriations Request (2010)
DADS Report Update for State Supported Living Centers (2010)
Medicaid Waiver Interest List Reduction Summary (2010)
Texas Legislative Budget Board (LBB)
Transform State Residential Services for Persons with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Report (2011)
Texas Public Policy Foundation - Policy Perspective
Privatize State Supported Living Centers, A Fiscal Necessity and Quality of Care
Requirement - perspective
Children's Policy Council
Report: Recommendations for improving services for children with disabilities in
Texas
News Stories
New group touts Medicaid as 'indispensable' -- not fiscal villain
Dallas Morning News - May 8, 2012 - Article
Abilene SSLC Fails Latest Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - April 25, 2012 - Press Release
San Antonio SSLC Fails Fourth Round Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - April 23, 2012 - Press Release
Corpus Christi SSLC backslides in fourth round compliance review
Disability Rights Texas - March 28, 2012 - Press Release
El Paso SSLC shows limited progress in latest compliance review
Disability Rights Texas - March 26, 2012 - Press Release
Amid problems, Austin living center sees leadership shakeup, halts admissions
AMERICAN-STATESMAN - March 19, 2012 - Article
S.A. man says he was beaten by residents at state living center
KENS5 News - March 17, 2012 - Article and Video
Austin SSLC Shows No Improvements in Third Round Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - March 7, 2012 - Press Release
San Aneglo SSLC Found Noncompliant in Third Round DOJ Review
Disability Rights Texas - March 1, 2012 - Press Release
Lufkin SSLC Backtrack in Third Round DOJ Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - February 13, 2012 - Press Release
Leaders Warn of More Budget Problems in Texs
Houston Chronicle - February 2, 2012 - Article
Richmond SSLC monitors find little progress in third round compliance review
Disability Rights Texas - January 30, 2012 - Press Release
Lubbock SSLC makes limited gains in third round compliance review
Disability Rights Texas - January 25, 2012 - Press Release
Mexia SSLC backtracks in third round compliance review
Disability Rights Texas - December 21, 2011 - Press Release
Denton state school still falling short on settlement requirements, report says
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram - December 21, 2011 - Article
State living center resident hospitalized after mistake during dental cleaning
American Statesman - November 17, 2011 Article
State centers for the disabled 'still deplorable'
The QueQue - November 9, 2011 - Article
Brenham SSLC Shows Little Improvement in Third Round Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - November 7, 2011 - Press Release
San Antonio SSLC Flunks Third Round Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - November 7, 2011 - Press Release
Perry Downplayed Allegations at Centers for Disabled
Texas Tribune - October 24, 2011 - Article
Despite Reforms, Abuse Continues at Texas Institutions for Disabled
Texas Tribune October 23, 2011 - Article
Seven Staff Fired from Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center after abuse and neglect allegations
Corpus Christi Caller Times October 14, 2011 - article
El Paso SSLC Fails Third Round Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - October 4, 2011 - Press Release
DOJ Compliance Review Shows No Improvements at Richmond SSLC
Disability Rights Texas - August 25, 2011 - Press Release
Day 6: Some Texans Will Lose Intellectual Disability Funding
Texas Tribune - August 6, 2011
Denton State Supported Living Center plays catch-up
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram - July 31, 2011 - Article
Denton facility for mentally disabled hasn't fixed deficiencies
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram - July 28, 2011 - Article
Good and bad state budget news for people with disabilities
Stateseman - July 20, 2011
Lawsuit filed against assisted living center after patients death
The Southeast Record - July 11, 2011
Report critical of patient care at Living Center
The Lufkin Daily News - July 8, 2011 - Article
Texas Legislature Passes Budget That Cuts Billions
CBSDFW - May 28, 2011
For Clients of Perry's Advisors, a Troubling Budget
Texas Tribune - May 25, 2011
Report: Services lacking at Harlingen center for residents with disabilities
Valley Morning Star - May 24, 2011 - Article
14 arrested protesting budget cuts for the disabled
Austin Statesman - May 23, 2011
Texas plans drastic cuts to education, health care and social services
WSWS - May 21, 2011
Report Says Abilene State Supported Living Center Out Of Compliance with State Standards
KTXS News - May 13, 2011 - Article
Budget Cuts Jeopardize Care for Critically Ill Kids
Texas Tribune - May 13, 2011
Report Says Abilene State Supported Living Center Out Of Compliance with State Standards KTXS News - May 13, 2011
Abilene State Supported Living Center report dissected by disability group
Abilene Reporter News - May 12, 2011
Elderly, Disabled Fight Pay Cut to Service Providers
Texas Tribune - May 11, 2011
San Antonio State Supported Living Center Shown to be Losing Ground in Latest Compliance Review
Disability Rights Texas - May 4, 2011 – Press Release
Institutions for Disabled Unlikely to See Major Cuts
Texas Tribune - May 4, 2011
Disabling Reforms at State Institutions
Texas Observer - March 30, 2011
Guest Column: How About a "Pro-Life" Budget
Texas Tribune - March 15, 2011
Advocates Sue Gov. Perry Over State Living Centers
Texas Tribune - January 26, 2011
Lawsuit claims 3 residents of State Support Living Center shouldn't remain there
Statesman - January 27, 2011
Ft. Worth couple with disabilities fear effect of Texas Budget Cuts
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram - January 26, 2011
Texas Shuts Down Treatment Center for Kids
Houston Chronicle - January 7, 2011
Homicide Ruled in 4th Death at Troubled Kid's Facility
Houston Chronicle - January 6, 2011
Lubbock State Supported Living Center employee faces felony charges for allegedly hitting client
Avalanche Journal - January 6, 2011
2010 - News Articles
State Sued Over Disabled-services Violations
San Antonio Express - 2010
Mentally Disabled Get New Protection at State Living Centers
KENS 5 - 2010
Health, Human Services Commission announces more budget cuts
San Antonion Express News - 2010
Former State Worker Faces Felony Charges
Avalanche Journal - 2010
Texas Flap: Plan to Increase Medicaid Payments to Centers for Disabled Angers Activists
Texas Tribune - 2010
Abuse Reported at Austin State Supported Living Center
News 8 Austin - 2010
Problems Persist at State Center for Mentally Disabled, Monitor Finds
The Dallas Morning News - 2010
State Says it Can Staff Faclities - First on List is Lubbock Center, Feds are Told
Houston Chronicle - 2010
Despite Reforms, abuse in state institutions remains high
Texas Observer - 2010
U.S. Official critical of state's living center agreement, Justice Department's civil rights chief says fewer people with mental disabilities should be 'warehoused' by state
American Statesman - 2010
Disturbing findings in wake of 'fight club'
Houston Chronicle - 2010
Report: State facility for people with disabilities lacks pshychiatrists, trained therapists Austin American Statesman - 2010
