The 2019 Legislature made an important commitment to improving funding for our public schools. But the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have imposed unexpected new costs
Texas Schools at Risk of Significant Funding Cuts due to Pandemic-Related Attendance Loss As the spread of COVID-19 became a global pandemic, disrupting every facet
A fair and adequate tax system would allow the state to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities — schools, health care, public safety,
This op-ed was originally featured in the Austin-American Statesman. As Governor Abbott lays out his State of the State address on Monday, we wanted to
Today, members of Congress will introduce the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which will bring the federal minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025. We
Download this report as a PDF For the state to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities — schools, health care, public safety, roads,
High-Taxing vs Low-Taxing School Districts Download this report as a PDF In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3 (HB 3) — an $11.6
Fueled by a refusal to accept the results of a free and fair presidential election, thousands of supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol
While Census counting officially ended in October, the 2020 Census is far from over. In addition to pending litigation, important data processing and tabulation are
January 12th will mark the official first day of the 87th Texas Legislative Session, but this will not be a typical legislative session. The COVID-19
This blog was co-authored by Invest in Texas Program Director Eva DeLuna Castro and Legislative & Policy Director Luis Figueroa. The Texas Legislature has some
The need for programs administered by Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC), such as Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP, has grown substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic
