Uninsured Texans: Challenges & Policy Solutions
This is Part 2 of a blog series examining the 2022 Census data and providing insight into Texas’ uninsured rate. Read Part 1 here. Policy Solutions All Texans, no matter
November 20, 2023
Coda Rayo-Garza, Senior Director of Research & Data
Coda Rayo-Garza, PhD, serves as the Senior Director of Research and Data at Every Texan. A fronteriza born and raised in Laredo, Texas, Coda is a daughter of immigrants and a first-generation college graduate. Her diverse career spans the nonprofit and government sectors, including previous work as a Lecturer of Political Science.
Coda earned her B.A. in Philosophy from Texas State University, followed by an M.A. in Political Science and a PhD in Applied Demography from the University of Texas at San Antonio. In addition to her research, she is a co-founder of Fiesta Wishes and serves on the Board of Directors for CommuniCare Health Centers. She is also the co-author of Latinos in the US: Diversity and Change (2nd Edition), published by Polity Press.
Where to find me during session: Crunching numbers and defending survey data
My surprising hobby: I play the drums
Coda's Recent Work
2022 Census Data: The Uninsured Population of Texas
New U.S. Census estimates from mid-September show slight improvements in the number of uninsured Texans from 2021 to 2022. Seventeen percent of Texans (an estimated 4.9 million) were uninsured in
November 20, 2023
Data Brief: All Texans Deserve Dignity and the Freedom to be Themselves
This blog was co-authored by Kaitlan Wong and Jonathan Malagon. View our data brief on LGBTQ+ Texans here. All Texans – regardless of gender or sexual orientation – have pride
October 26, 2023
Report: Bexar County Charity Care Spending Analysis
Download a report PDF here Texas leads the nation with the highest number and percentage of uninsured residents. As a result, county-based “hospital” or “health” districts play an outsized role
October 12, 2023
2023 Texas Kids Count: Putting them first creates a better future for us all
All of us depend on a robust economy, so all of us need a childcare system that ensures parents can find care when and where they need it. It benefits
June 14, 2023
Data Brief: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Learn more about AANHPI Texans from our data brief here. We celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Texans this May during AANHPI Heritage Month. It is estimated
May 31, 2023
Op-Ed: Put Texas Kids First
There are more than 73 million children under 18 living in the U.S., and over seven million of them call Texas home. The biennial Texas Kids Count report brings together
May 30, 2023
2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Texas children need us now more than ever
Texas is home to 10% of all children under 18 living in the United States. The nearly 7.5 million children living in Texas reflect the nation’s growing diversity. The number
March 17, 2023
Data Brief: Maternal Health in Texas
View the full data brief on maternal health in Texas here. Birthing people in Texas need more support when it comes to maternal health care. Our newest data brief highlights
December 14, 2022
Data Brief: Indigenous Peoples Day
We celebrate and honor the past, present, and future contributions and lives of Indigenous People in Texas and across the nation on Indigenous Peoples Day. Newly released data from the
October 10, 2022