Twitter Facebook Linkedin Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are agreements between multiple parties used to set the terms and conditions of employment on major projects. Since World War I, PLAs have
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Texas’ tax system is upside-down. When it comes to funding our public services, schools, and state and local governments, Texans with lower incomes are expected to pay
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View the full report as a PDF. With a record $33 billion carryover balance in 2023, lawmakers spent $23 billion on a massive property tax cut package
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Poverty affects the lives of countless Texas children and families, shaping their access to essential resources, opportunities, and long-term stability. Poverty intersects with education, health, and economic
Twitter Facebook Linkedin From Amarillo to McAllen, all Texans value our families and our freedom. Yet, most working Texans do not have the financial freedom or the choice to stay
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View as a PDF. Many Texas children are cared for by extended family members or close friends when their parents are unable to. These “kinship care” arrangements
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View as a PDF. Where you live shouldn’t determine whether you can feed your family. Geographical justice in food security means ensuring everyone, no matter their race,
Twitter Facebook Linkedin The 2024 Texas Kids Count Data Book highlights the state of child well-being across Texas with a focus on health, education, and economic security. According to the
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Education is the bedrock of an informed society and the bridge to self-sufficiency. Every parent in Texas, regardless of their race or circumstance, wants their child to
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Every Texan recently participated in the Texas Climate Jobs’ Community Commission on Truth and Transparency on Texas’ Hydrogen Development. Our submission highlights existing trends, challenges, and barriers
Twitter Facebook Linkedin This week, the Texas House and Senate laid out their initial funding proposals for the 2026-27 biennium in budget bills HB 1 and SB 1. These bills
Twitter Facebook Linkedin This report spotlights the voices of state workers, who share their experiences navigating unprecedented and historic staff turnover. The report finds that: Low pay is the primary
