As of July 14, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects a General Revenue (GR) balance of $27 billion when the 2022-2023 state budget cycle ends in August 2023. Many media outlets
Over the last decade, Texas spent more than $6 billion on the budget strategy called “border security.” From cries of “anchor” and “terror” babies to “invading hordes,” dehumanizing and fearmongering
View the full guide here. In Texas, young adults must often take entry-level, low-paying jobs and are much less likely to receive health insurance from their jobs. Therefore, many Texans
We Austinites love our weird city and we aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo in Texas — it’s what we’re known for. Regardless of our race, gender or place,
We all groaned with frustration when Austin city officials confirmed that, as of June 6, they will open only 15 of the city’s 34 pools. Already facing record temperatures this
No matter our race, gender, or place, Texans deserve dignified jobs that support thriving individuals and families. We raise the bar for every Texan when all workers earn living wages,
This op-ed was co-authored by Every Texan’s Economic Opportunity Program Director Chandra Villanueva and Texas AFT president Zeph Capo for the San Antonio Express-News. While we’re all paying higher prices at
Eventually, we will stop having this conversation, but once again, Texas is debating which federal law to disregard. This time, the question raised by Texas’ legislative leadership is whether or
I was honored to present to the Get Covered Texas Statewide Advisory Committee at its annual stepback/debrief meeting following the Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.Gov) Open Enrollment period. I’m grateful to
The Census Bureau has released national estimates for undercounts and overcounts in the 2020 Census. The results show populations that have historically been undercounted, such as children and Hispanic, Black,
There’s a new opportunity for some people to enroll in health insurance coverage through HealthCare.Gov at no monthly cost. Typically, people are only able to enroll for HealthCare.Gov during the
At Every Texan, we value equity and opportunity for Texans of all backgrounds and especially for those who need it most. Together, we envision a state where every Texan has
