Texas agencies say they are being hammered by a historic staffing crisis, particularly...
. State workers received a limited raise in 2016 to offset mandatory retirement fund payments.
in revenue during the upcoming legislative session that begins in January. Because the Texas Legislature meets every other year, state lawmakers approve a two-year budget. “Looking at staffing across our agency as well as all agencies, our personnel are the most important asset that we have because they’re the ones who know how we all operate,” said Suzanne Johnson, director of administration at Abbott’s office, who made the presentation. “They’re our brain trust, and we have to do everything we can to retain the talent.”
The largest share of the requested dollars is coming from the state’s so-called safety net agencies charged with protecting Texas’ most vulnerable people. Children in juvenile prisons or foster care. Older Texans and individuals living with disabilities. The unemployed and the underinsured. hit so many of the programs that kids rely on,” she said. “If the Legislature wants state policies that support kids, they can and should address critical workforce challenges.”
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