House Budget Day: Top 5 Things to Watch
This Thursday, April 22, is House Budget Day. Every Texan recognizes that the state budget is a moral document, and that what we value ought
Every Texan
April 21, 2021
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Briefing on Rescinded Texas 1115 Waiver Extension
Leading Texas health care advocates met with reporters on April 20th to discuss the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to
Every Texan
April 20, 2021
188 Texas Groups Urge State Leaders To Expand Health Coverage
This blog post was originally written by Stephanie Cavalier and published by Cover Texas Now. Today, 188 Texas organizations banded together to urge state leaders
Every Texan
April 20, 2021
Biden Administration Requires Texas Health Care Waiver Extension to Have a Full Public Comment Process
On April 16, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the January 15 fast-track approval of a 10-year extension to Texas’ Medicaid
Anne Dunkelberg
April 17, 2021
Medicaid Expansion: Not just for “able-bodied” or “childless” adults
Did you know? There are a lot of misunderstandings about Medicaid among the public and lawmakers in Texas. This includes misunderstandings about who the uninsured
Anne Dunkelberg
April 14, 2021
The Economic Stabilization Fund: Designed for Texas to Use
Everyone fortunate enough to have a savings account knows it’s a blessing during hard times. Texas is fortunate to have a savings account in its Economic
Eva DeLuna Castro
April 13, 2021
Protect Residents? Not Under HB 3
This op-ed was originally featured in the San Antonio Express-News. Texans are combating dual crises: the ongoing fallout from the energy grid failure and the crippling
Luis Figueroa
April 9, 2021
Medicaid Expansion Bills – What You Need to Know
Every Texan strongly supports all the coverage expansion/Medicaid expansion bills, including SB 117 and HB 3871, which have substantial bipartisan support. Bipartisan support is key
Anne Dunkelberg
April 8, 2021
Statement on Speaker Dade Phelan’s Press Conference on Health Coverage for Texans
After Speaker of the House Dade Phelan’s press conference earlier today, Every Texan Associate Director Anne Dunkelberg issued the following response: The Speaker and House have elevated important
Every Texan
April 7, 2021
Every Texan’s Concerns & Recommendations for Senate Bill 1
Our state budget is a moral document that should reflect the needs of Texans from all backgrounds and help every Texan thrive. Unfortunately, the Texas
Every Texan
April 7, 2021
Will Texas Legislators Vote to Legalize Discrimination Against Texans with Preexisting Conditions Once Again?
Bills heard in House and Senate committees this week would make preexisting condition discrimination legal once again for certain types of health coverage. Votes taken
Stacey Pogue
April 6, 2021
Texas Falls Short on Ensuring Health Equity for Every Child
All children deserve the opportunity for a healthy life. However, in Texas, not all children have the food security, healthcare access, and economic security they
Tara Blagg
April 1, 2021
