6/19/19 Press Conference with Rep. Matt Schaefer at Breckenridge Village of Tyler by Sarah A. Miller
Read MoreThe currently vacant House 9 at Breckenridge Village of Tyler is pictured on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Matt Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), speaks at as Breckenridge Village of Tyler about the passage of HB 3117 that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), speaks at as Breckenridge Village of Tyler on Wednesday June 19, 2019 about the passage of HB 3117 that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler Associate Executive Director of Advancement Linda Taylor and Executive Director Steven Campbell talk about their residents during a press conference with District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), opens up the large refrigerator in a building that can house six residents at Breckenridge Village of Tyler on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Schaefer held a press conference to speak about the passage of HB 3117 that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
An empty bedroom is pictured at Breckenridge Village of Tyler during a press conference with District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
An empty bedroom is pictured at Breckenridge Village of Tyler during a press conference with District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The currently vacant House 9 exercise room at Breckenridge Village of Tyler is pictured on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Matt Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), speaks with Breckenridge Village of Tyler Associate Executive Director of Advancement Linda Taylor on Wednesday June 19, 2019 about the passage of HB 3117 that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The currently vacant House 9 at Breckenridge Village of Tyler is pictured on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Matt Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler resident Cyndy (no last name given) smiles during a visit from District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) during his stop at Breckenridge Village on Wednesday June 19, 2019 to talk about the passage of a law he authored, HB 3117, that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities more easily gain licenses. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) and Breckenridge Village of Tyler Associate Executive Director of Advancement Linda Taylor visit with residents during their elective activity session at Breckenridge on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler resident Cyndy (no last name given) speaks with District 6 State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) during his stop at Breckenridge Village on Wednesday June 19, 2019 to talk about the passage of a law he authored, HB 3117, that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities more easily gain licenses. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler resident Alex takes a guitar class on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Matt Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler resident Cody takes a guitar class on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Matt Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Breckenridge Village of Tyler resident Cody takes a guitar class on Wednesday June 19, 2019. Currently Breckenridge Village of Tyler has two vacant buildings that can house six residents each. The buildings have been vacant because they each need a separate license for residents to move in. There is a waiting list of about 80 people who are interested in becoming residents. Rep. Matt Schaefer authored a new law that will help facilities that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Breckenridge Village to more easily gain licenses. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)