In 2023, Texas lawmakers raised the base wage for group home workers from $8.11 to $10.60. Advocates want them to raise that pay even more.AUSTIN, Texas — Group homes for the disabled and elderly are key in securing services for those with limited income and nowhere to go.
”I train a lot of the people, a lot of the residents here, to ride with buses and staff and learn how to ride buses, so that way, they can go to where they want to go," Botello said.It's an opportunity he found and was able to establish through the foundation – along with people he considers family.
According to an IDD group home provider report, on average, caregivers work about 60 hours per week. Others average out 100 hours or more. Rabalais said she and other advocates have taken their stance to the Legislature themselves, but they have found themselves at a crossroads when it comes to achieving a better base wage.