💧 MHM and @TAMU_SPH hosted a Water Policy Forum Oct. 14–15, bringing together partners and experts for conversations about the future of water in Texas. We’re grateful to everyone who shared their expertise and perspective. #PathwaysTo2027 #TexasWater #WaterPolicy #SouthTexas

🗳️ Texas, early voting started Oct. 19! 📅 Make a plan, find your polling location, and make your voice heard. Every election is an opportunity to engage in your community! 💙 #TexasVotes #CivicEngagement

🌡️ Texas is appealing a federal order requiring air conditioning in state prisons by 2029. Extreme heat poses serious health risks for incarcerated Texans, raising important questions about safety & access to humane conditions. Our newsletter has more 👉 conta.cc/4B09xNr

📣 Our latest Policy & Advocacy newsletter is out! This week’s edition covers Early Voting, the growing Medicaid and SNAP backlog, as well as a proposal to cut the Children's Autism Program. Read the latest edition of our newsletter here 👉 conta.cc/4B09xNr

Our Policy & Advocacy team was glad to attend the @BakerInstitute and @RiceUniversity Maternal Health Convening on Oct. 13. We appreciate the opportunity to learn alongside partners and to engage in conversations that are shaping the future of maternal health in Texas. #MyMHM

🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Access to timely, affordable care can make a difference in early detection and treatment. This month, MHM recognizes the importance of health equity and ensuring everyone has a chance to live a healthy life.

📢 New data show Texas’ Medicaid & SNAP backlogs are getting worse. 238K Medicaid applications were delayed in September, while 175K SNAP applications remained in the backlog. 🔗 Read more: txchildren.org/new-data-medi…

💙 As #ProstateCancerAwareness Month comes to an end, MHM’s Policy & Advocacy team encourages Texans to keep the conversation going. Knowing your risk and talking with your health care provider about screening can help you make informed decisions about your health. #HealthEquity

🗳️REMINDER! Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote or update your registration information! MHM’s Policy & Advocacy team encourages you to make sure you’re ready for Election Day! Check your registration status and find election information here 👉 goelect.txelections.civixapp…

🗳️REMINDER! Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote or update your registration information! MHM’s Policy & Advocacy team encourages you to make sure you’re ready for Election Day! Check your registration status and find election information here 👉 goelect.txelections.civixapp…

📋 The Texas House Government Oversight Committee meets Sept. 30 to review prosecutorial integrity and how local governments appropriate public funds for services. Read agendas, watch live and archived hearings, and follow upcoming meetings here 👉 house.texas.gov/videos

🧡 September is #HungerActionMonth MHM’s Policy & Advocacy team recognizes that ending hunger takes all of us. By supporting neighbors facing food insecurity, we can help build stronger, healthier communities. Learn more: feedingamerica.org/take-acti…

🧠 A new @UTHealthSA study on Hispanic patients with frontotemporal dementia in South Texas highlights the potential barriers to early diagnosis and specialized care. Read more in last week’s newsletter 👉 conta.cc/4d0s1Tr

🩺 Nearly 900,000 Texans who selected ACA Marketplace plans for 2026 did not activate their coverage. Higher premiums following the expiration of enhanced subsidies may be contributing to coverage losses. Read more in this week’s newsletter 👉 conta.cc/4d0s1Tr

🎉 Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, @mhmstx and our Policy & Advocacy team celebrate the histories, cultures, & contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across our country and the communities we serve.

💻 Join us for the 2025 Texas State of Enrollment virtual conference! Connect with assisters around the state who are improving access to Medicaid, CHIP, ACA plans, SNAP, WIC & more. 🗓️ Sept 29-30 📌 Register: bit.ly/tsoe2026

🏛️ #MHM2DC MHM spent last week in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers, advocates, and partners to advance policies that improve health outcomes and expand opportunity for South Texas families. 🤝 #Advocacy #HealthEquity #TexasHealthcare #DigitalEquity

🤝 MHM’s Policy & Advocacy team is excited to attend the @TexasTribune Festival, Sept. 24–26! We’re looking forward to connecting, learning, and engaging in conversations shaping the future of Texas. #TribFest26

💰 The Legislative Budget Board reviews HHSC’s Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) on Sept. 24, outlining the agency’s funding requests for the next legislative biennium. Watch the hearing and follow upcoming budget hearings here 👉 house.texas.gov/videos

📣 Our latest Policy & Advocacy newsletter is out! This week’s edition covers voter registration, Medicaid work requirements, the childhood vaccine schedule, and more. Read the latest edition of our newsletter here 👉 conta.cc/4d0s1Tr