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This legislative session was a huge success, but it doesn't stop there!

Thank you to our passionate and dedicated ACS CAN Texas volunteers for making your voices heard loud and clear for the 87th Texas legislative session.

Our priority colorectal cancer screening bill (SB 1028) unanimously passed the Texas House and Senate and was signed into law by Governor Abbott!

AND​

All of our budget requests made it through the budget conference committee report!

  • That adds up to $628 Million Over the Biennium​

This includes full funding for: ​

  • The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)​
  • Vital tobacco control programs​
  • The Texas Cancer Registry​
  • And an increase in funding for Breast and Cervical Services!

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ACS CAN Texas Legislative Briefing

Please RSVP for our upcoming ACS CAN Texas legislative briefing to educate policymakers, partners and volunteers about biomarker testing and current barriers and lay groundwork for future legislative campaigns to expand access to biomarker testing.

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ACS CAN Texas Forum Series: The Future of Cancer Care

Please complete the registration form below to reserve your spot in our free ACS CAN Texas forum on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021.

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Governor and Legislature’s Recent Actions Jeopardize the Safety of Cancer Patients

October 14, 2021
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HOUSTON, TX – October 14, 2021 – Earlier this week, Texas Gov. Abbott issued an executive order undermining vaccine requirements. Legislation was also filed with similar language that was heard in the House last night and is scheduled to be heard in the Senate today. The American Cancer Society Cancer

State Law Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Takes Effect September 1

September 1, 2021
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AUSTIN, TX – Sept 1, 2021 –Beginning today, Texans 45 and older will have coverage for colorectal cancer screening, per a new state law that updates the age for such lifesaving screenings from 50 to 45 in accordance with United States Preventive Services Task For

Texas Legislature Renews Commitment to Cancer Research, Following Arduous Year for Cancer Patients and Their Families

June 23, 2021
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AUSTIN, TX – June 23, 2021 – With Gov. Abbott’s signing of the fiscal year 2021 budget, the Texas Legislature renewed their commitment to appropriate funding for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), following a severe impact on cancer research and clinical trials as

As Texas Leads the Nation in Uninsured Americans, Lawmakers Pave Path for Inadequate Health Plans That Would Block Access for Texans with Chronic Illness

June 22, 2021
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AUSTIN, TX – June 22, 2021 – With the deadline to sign passing, Gov. Abbott has allowed bill (HB 3924) into law that would create new non-insurance coverage through the Texas Farm Bureau -- allowing the sale of inadequate health plans that are exempt from state insurance regulation

Texans Fighting Cancer in DC!

In September, over 40 Texans traveled to DC as part of our national lobby day to pressure Congress to support our cancer priorities.

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November 9, 2021CST

ACS CAN Texas Policy Forum Series: Equity in Clinical Trials

Winning the war on cancer for all In this continuation of ACS CAN Texas's policy forum series, we will examine the importance of cancer clinical trials and the key barriers preventing patient participation, including a focus on equity, Participants will include key stakeholders throughout the oncology community, including leaders...

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State Contacts

James Gray
Senior Government Relations Director, Texas
[email protected]
512.919.1814
Kyle DeLeon
Texas Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
512.709.7162
Taylor Hall
Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
305.742.6458

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