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Disabled advocates held a 44-hour vigil to speak to Gov. Abbott. He wouldn't meet

"We've waited a couple of years" for Gov. Greg Abbott's response, said a disabled advocate during their 44-hour vigil. "What's a couple of hours?"

How wages for state-funded caregivers are impacting those with disabilities

Many state-funded, licensed caregivers are leaving their jobs and leaving some Texans with disabilities helpless. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.

Texas advocacy group calls on Governor for fair pay, benefits on National Caregiver's Day

Group urges 'livable' wage, benefits for caregivers

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — To recognize National Caregivers Day, a Borderland organization is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to support “livable wages and benefits” for caregivers and attendants. Members of El Paso Desert ADAPT/PACT delivered a letter to state Sen. Cesar Blanco, D-El Paso and asked him to support and send the letter on to […]

Grumet: Raises for personal care attendants are overdue but not enough

Lawmakers raised the pay for workers who provide in-home care to disabled Texans, but people can still earn more working in fast food or retail jobs.