‘granny Tax’ Awaits Senate Committee Vote After Hearing

By Peggy Fikac, Austin Bureau, San Antonio Express-News
Mon, 03/27/2017 - 6:57pm

Bill to impose nursing home fee is left pending in committee amid questions over reimbursement for private-pay residents.

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