New report projects 2020 Census as next big test for Texas children
Texas continues to be one of the 10 worst states for kids based on the 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report
June 17, 2019
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
Redefining Poverty Doesn’t Eliminate Families’ Struggles
Misguided numbers trick would “move the goal posts” and reduce health care, food, housing benefits and more for millions of Americans Update: Read CPPP’s Public Comment Opposing the New Federal
June 4, 2019
Three Top 5s from the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
As CPPP observes Memorial Day and the 2019 Texas Legislative session wraps up, we offer three “Top 5” lists to provide some perspective on lawmakers’ track record over the last
May 27, 2019
Direct Certification: Feeding Students for Free
With summer break almost here, Texas school administrators and nutrition directors are planning and strategizing the best ways to serve their students next school year. One of the ways districts
May 10, 2019
Where Are the Texas Medicaid Managed Care Protections?
Will the reforms survive to become law this Legislative session? Legislation to improve health care for Medicaid participants and improve insurer performance and accountability is at risk of failing to
May 7, 2019
CPPP Action Center
At the Center for Public Policy Priorities, we believe in a Texas that offers everyone the chance to compete and succeed in life. We envision a Texas where everyone is
April 12, 2019
Legislators Should Prevent Texas Kids from Getting Booted off Health Insurance
More than 10 percent of Texas children lack health insurance, giving Texas the worst uninsured rate for children in the country. Our state legislative session is now more than halfway
April 10, 2019
Will Lawmakers Fix Medicaid Managed Care Defects?
Spotlight on HB 2453 by Rep. Sarah Davis Background: Just short of 4 million Texans receive their health care from Medicaid on any given day, including two out of every
April 1, 2019
The Budget Is in the House
It’s show time in the Texas House of Representatives. The only bill the Legislature is required to pass – the state budget – will be up for debate on Wednesday,
March 26, 2019