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 pandemic is still raging, devastating
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 tough choices to make in
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 as household incomes drop and
As we approach the 2021 Legislative Session after an historic presidential election and a continuing pandemic that is not showing signs of slowing down, the nation is ready to leave
As of Sunday, November 1, and through December 15, Texans can sign up for insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.Gov. Some of the plans are less expensive than in years past,
On November 10, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for the harmful Health Care Repeal Lawsuit, which would eliminate the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) with no replacement.
Joe Biden is the next president of the United States. Kamala Harris will be the country’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president. Biden and Harris have
Agradecido… grateful, that’s the overriding emotion I’m feeling reflecting on Ann Beeson’s last day as CEO of Every Texan and the transformation she has helped lead in her seven years
Across party lines, the public strongly supports the multiple protections for people with preexisting conditions contained in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Supreme Court will hear Texas’ lawsuit to
Collin County is a rapidly growing community with many assets, including a young and diversifying workforce. But barriers to opportunity remain for residents based on race and ethnicity, income and
In Texas, opportunity isn’t the same for everyone – despite our state’s wealth. Texans are working hard to support their families and contribute to our state, but millions lack access
The six Every Texan fellows are leaders from across the state of Texas that are committed to working towards creating real change in higher education policy. The six Policy Leaders
