The supplemental appropriations bill, passed every legislative session, adjusts funding in the current budget and settles up shortfalls. This session’s supplemental bill, HB 500, changes some appropriations made last session
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge in Texas, impacting more than 4.9 million Texans (16% of the state’s population). The numbers are even more alarming for children:
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Twitter Facebook Linkedin Recent federal proposals suggest states be required to contribute 5%, 10%, or even 25% of the total cost of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. For Texas,
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Texas’ Federal Workers Strengthen Our Communities and State Economy DOGE’s Slashing of the Federal Workforce Will Cost Texans From Amarillo to Harlingen, Texans value our freedom and
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Though the state budget is introduced early in each legislative session, it’s a bill so big it practically takes all session for lawmakers to finalize it. One
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View the full report as a PDF. Congress has been directed to cut $880 billion from the Health and Human Services budget and another $230 billion from
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Texas families by providing access to health care coverage for low-income pregnant women, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Federal
Twitter Facebook Linkedin About 5.7 million people in Texas identify as two or more races — 19.2% of the state’s population. This is a seemingly large increase from the roughly
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
