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Are Texas State Workers Being Targeted By New DOGE Layoff Policies?

🚨 Texas State Employees: Your Job & Retirement Could Be at Risk! 🚨

How many people knew that Texas has its own version of DOGE? 🤔 Most people haven’t heard about the Texas Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—but it could have huge consequences for state employees, especially those nearing retirement.

🔹 DOGE was created to "cut waste," but is it just a way to eliminate older, higher-paid employees?
🔹 Gov. Abbott’s directive to remove DEI language from job descriptions is forcing agencies to reassess staff.
🔹 Together, these policies could lead to mass layoffs, disproportionately impacting experienced employees just months or years from retirement.

💰 If you’ve worked for the state for decades, you’ve earned your Pension and benefits. But if layoffs are happening under the guise of efficiency—and those job cuts mostly affect senior employees—that’s not just cost-cutting. That’s age discrimination.

📢 What’s At Stake?
❌ Potential mass layoffs of experienced, higher-paid employees
❌ Loss of pensions & retiree healthcare benefits
❌ Reduced quality of public services as institutional knowledge is gutted
❌ A dangerous precedent where efficiency = eliminating veteran employees

⚠️ What Needs to Happen?
✅ Demand Transparency – The state must disclose who’s being laid off and why.
✅ Legislative Oversight – Lawmakers must stop backdoor age discrimination.
✅ Public Accountability – This issue needs media attention before it’s too late.
✅ Smarter Budget Cuts – Cut outdated tech and redundant contracts, not the people who keep Texas running.

🚨 If we don’t call this out now, we risk allowing a generation of public servants to be discarded right before retirement. That’s not efficiency—that’s unethical.

👉 What do you think? Were you aware of Texas DOGE before today? Drop a comment below and let’s discuss.

🔗 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE to spread awareness!

#ProtectTexasWorkers #StopAgeDiscrimination #TexasDOGE #StateEmployeeRights #FairRetirement #GovernmentEfficiency #TXPolitics #PensionRights #PublicSector #TexasNews

With over two decades in the financial services realm, Christopher Hensley's journey has been driven by a singular passion: helping individuals navigate the intricate paths of finance to achieve their life aspirations. His dedication isn't just rooted in numbers and strategies; it's about making genuine connections and empowering people with the knowledge they need for a secure future.

Christopher's foundation in the industry is robust. He's collaborated with Fortune 500 frontrunners like Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services and has made significant contributions to non-profits, notably with MMI-Consumer Credit Counselors Southwest. His credentials, including licenses from FINRA and designations like the Retirement Income Certified Professional® and the Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™, speak volumes about his commitment to professional growth and expertise.

But beyond the certificates and affiliations, what truly sets Christopher apart is his ability to communicate. For a decade, he's been the voice behind the radio/podcast show “Money Matters” on KPFT Houston, demystifying complex financial concepts for a broad audience. His insights have been sought after by platforms like Wall Street Journal Radio and 1110 KTEK Business Builders Network Radio, and he's provided expert commentary on market trends in renowned publications.

Christopher's community involvement further underscores his dedication. As the former President of the Houston Midtown Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness, he's delivered financial literacy seminars across Houston and the Gulf Coast. He's also been an active voice in Houston Money Week since 2008, currently holding a leadership position.

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