HB 1919 Vetoed by Gov. Perry (Houston, Austin: property taxes, transplants, insurance)

[Mom2Feebs]

Business group wants veto of autism-insurance bill | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle (broken link)

AUSTIN — Parents of children with autism cheered when Texas lawmakers revived a dead bill they say will give families hope, save some from bankruptcy and reduce long-term costs for taxpayers.

But the Texas Association of Business wants Gov. Rick Perry to veto House Bill 1919 because of an amendment that changes the definition of autism from a mental illness to a neurobiological illness and requires insurance companies to cover treatment for 3- to 5-year-olds with the disease.

The autism-insurance measure passed the Senate but languished in the House until lawmakers approved it as an amendment to insurance-related legislation just hours before the legislative session ended May 28.

"Somebody finally heard us," Cynthia Singleton of Houston said after legislators approved the amendment. "Parents have been struggling for years to be heard and, I think, somebody finally cared enough to help make it happen."


Unfortunately, and despite grassroots efforts from various autism support groups around Texas, Governor Perry vetoed the bill late last night under pressure from the Texas Association of Business....obviously one of his big supporters.

My daughter has autism. She is two years old. Without this bill, I cannot see how we can possibly afford the treatment she needs on our own. I stay at home with her and my husband is a post-doctoral fellow working off of a grant in cancer research at MD Anderson. We were counting on this bill to help us, and I am sure we are just one of hundreds, or even thousands, of Texas families that feel this way.

It is rather depressing.

The bill can be found here: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillL...0R&Bill=HB1919

Just wanted to vent a little and inform.

[KerrTown]

This is another reason that I want to leave Texas. The state is very repressive. I don't know why people would move here with this going on. I thought these transplants were going to change things.

While this was going on, a bill was signed that immediately shields public access to the licensed firearm database and another bill was passed adding "under God" to the Texas pledge. It's so sad that their priorities are skewed.

[loves2read]

you get what you pay for--Perry is all about bidness--just like his predecessor who has all flags flying that way as president...
whoever though those guys represented the "average guy" must be in marketing...or in the multi-millionaire club...

[love roses]

I tend to be republican, and DID NOT vote for this clown. Why people would is beyond me...I'm not saying anyone on this thread did, but someone did cause he's still here causing problems. When will people learn. He only does things to benefit big business...Look at the vaccine issue, the NAFTA highway he wants here (It did get a 2 yr. moratorium, though). I'm sure if you contact your congressman and raise **** they maybe could look at trying to get it or a version of it back through. I think I'll call my congressman and gripe. I have a neighbor who's son is autistic, and it's so hard on them (as far as costs). I have an 8 yr. old stepcousin who is also autistic, although they live in Phoenix, and I don't know if they have a law like that.

[momof2dfw]

Why was this moved? This one pertains to TEXAS and should STAY there. This is NOT a national topic as it has to deal w/ the Texas laws.

[xwingalliance]

Originally Posted by KerrTown

This is another reason that I want to leave Texas. The state is very repressive. I don't know why people would move here with this going on. I thought these transplants were going to change things.

While this was going on, a bill was signed that immediately shields public access to the licensed firearm database and another bill was passed adding "under God" to the Texas pledge. It's so sad that their priorities are skewed.

What is your definition of repressive? If this law were passed, it would be repressive because it forces insurance companies to do something. And if you don't like the new Texas pledge, don't recite it. No one is putting a gun to your head forcing you (or anyone) to say "under God."

Did the state take away your freedom by vetoing or passing these laws? No -- you're still free to go about your business as you see fit. Sure, the state of Texas can be repressive in other ways, but not these.

If you want to see an actual "repressive" state government, come to California. We have the highest income taxation of all the states. We have all these development restrictions that prevent people from building more housing. Small businesses have to leap through many regulatory hurdles. It's no wonder that people and businesses are leaving the state. This stuff is far more repressive than not forcing insurance companies to insure autism, not releasing the identities of gun owners, or changing the Texas state pledge to include "under God."

[bluedog12]

Originally Posted by Mom2Feebs

Business group wants veto of autism-insurance bill | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle (broken link)

AUSTIN — Parents of children with autism cheered when Texas lawmakers revived a dead bill they say will give families hope, save some from bankruptcy and reduce long-term costs for taxpayers.

But the Texas Association of Business wants Gov. Rick Perry to veto House Bill 1919 because of an amendment that changes the definition of autism from a mental illness to a neurobiological illness and requires insurance companies to cover treatment for 3- to 5-year-olds with the disease.

The autism-insurance measure passed the Senate but languished in the House until lawmakers approved it as an amendment to insurance-related legislation just hours before the legislative session ended May 28.

"Somebody finally heard us," Cynthia Singleton of Houston said after legislators approved the amendment. "Parents have been struggling for years to be heard and, I think, somebody finally cared enough to help make it happen."


Unfortunately, and despite grassroots efforts from various autism support groups around Texas, Governor Perry vetoed the bill late last night under pressure from the Texas Association of Business....obviously one of his big supporters.

My daughter has autism. She is two years old. Without this bill, I cannot see how we can possibly afford the treatment she needs on our own. I stay at home with her and my husband is a post-doctoral fellow working off of a grant in cancer research at MD Anderson. We were counting on this bill to help us, and I am sure we are just one of hundreds, or even thousands, of Texas families that feel this way.

It is rather depressing.

The bill can be found here: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillL...0R&Bill=HB1919

Just wanted to vent a little and inform.

thats what happens when you vote for those BIG BUSINESS REPUBLICANS.as "W" would say "SOME CALL YOU THE HAVE'S AND THE HAVE MORES,I JUST CALL YOU ALL MY BASE" as ANN RICHARDS would say "THEMS THAT GOT THE GOLD MAKES THE RULES"

[Mom2Feebs]

I actually voted for Strayhorn. 10 years ago I might have voted for Kinky, but I just couldn't do it now.

Perry just makes me want to hurl, and I'm a Republican. Or, I thought I was. I think I'm more Libertarian than anything else.

*sigh*

[bluedog12]

Originally Posted by xwingalliance

What is your definition of repressive? If this law were passed, it would be repressive because it forces insurance companies to do something. And if you don't like the new Texas pledge, don't recite it. No one is putting a gun to your head forcing you (or anyone) to say "under God."

Did the state take away your freedom by vetoing or passing these laws? No -- you're still free to go about your business as you see fit. Sure, the state of Texas can be repressive in other ways, but not these.

If you want to see an actual "repressive" state government, come to California. We have the highest income taxation of all the states. We have all these development restrictions that prevent people from building more housing. Small businesses have to leap through many regulatory hurdles. It's no wonder that people and businesses are leaving the state. This stuff is far more repressive than not forcing insurance companies to insure autism, not releasing the identities of gun owners, or changing the Texas state pledge to include "under God."

no place is perfect.i'm a bluecollar heavy equipment operator in ca.i own a nice home in a good neighborhood.good pay with full medical,pension,vacation and disability benefits.i make enough money so my wife can stay home and raise our children.THATS WHAT I CALL FAMILY VALUES.by the time the unregulated big business insurance companies rape texans for medical,homeowners and auto insurance along with those property taxes,were probably better off.

[texanborn]

Originally Posted by KerrTown

This is another reason that I want to leave Texas. The state is very repressive. I don't know why people would move here with this going on. I thought these transplants were going to change things.
While this was going on, a bill was signed that immediately shields public access to the licensed firearm database and another bill was passed adding "under God" to the Texas pledge. It's so sad that their priorities are skewed.

If you don't like Texas you are more than welcome to leave, no ones holding you here....And my guns are none of your business ! Ted Kennedy is looking for more voters !!!!!!