Issues and Advocacy

People from all over the country—and the world—come to Texas for its children’s hospitals’ high-quality, specialized care. The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) is dedicated to educating policymakers about the vital services children’s hospitals provide for families including:

These factors distinguish a freestanding, separately-licensed children’s hospital from other hospitals in Texas. Specialty pediatric care contributes to higher costs and a critical need for designated funding.

89th Legislative Session Priorities

Learn about CHAT’s priorities for Texas lawmakers this session.

Children’s Hospitals Overview

Discover why children’s hospitals are vital to Texas families.

Medicaid Policy

An overview of Medicaid and why sufficient, predictable Medicaid reimbursement helps ensure children in Texas do not lose access to comprehensive, lifesaving care.

Hospital-Based Outpatient and Specialty Care Clinics Support Lifesaving Care for Children

Learn about why facility fees are an essential component of paying for the care children in Texas receive and help keep this care accessible.