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19: Shaping Child Health Policy in the 90th Texas Legislature

Heidi Russell speaks with Diana Forester, director of health policy at Texans Care for Children, about the key child-related issues likely to come before lawmakers in the upcoming Texas legislative session. The discussion covers early childhood intervention, child care workforce stability, continuous health coverage, and public health delivery across urban and rural communities.

This conversation was recorded on Oct. 6, 2026.

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