Twitter Facebook Linkedin When we provide Texans access to well-funded public resources, fair wages, and dignified jobs, we create a state where everyone can thrive. The responsibility to ensure shared
Twitter Facebook Linkedin As a centerpiece of his War on Poverty, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Food Stamp Act of 1964 on August 31 of that year. Now known
Twitter Facebook Linkedin The Texas Workforce Is Resilient and Undervalued Texas Leaders Must Champion Dignified Jobs for the Well-Being of Families Texans deserve a prosperous future where our efforts allow
Twitter Facebook Linkedin On August 8, 2024, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-46, which requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to direct public hospitals in
Undocumented immigrants are essential contributors to Texas’ economy and robust job growth. Regardless of their citizenship or immigration status, immigrant families pay state and local taxes to support vital public
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Lawrence Robinson was a Health and Food Justice Policy Intern from September 2023 to May 2024 The food we consume is a crucial determinant of health, as
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Texas saw record enrollment growth in both new and returning customers on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace for 2024. A number of factors drove these historic
Twitter Facebook Linkedin At the start of the year, educators and families across the U.S. were excited about the release of a better FAFSA. Texans from all corners of this
Twitter Facebook Linkedin In 2022, a staggering three-quarters of Texas eighth graders scored below proficient in math, reflecting a 9-percentage point increase from 2019. This alarming trend highlights a significant
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Recent findings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) together with data from the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) highlight how food insecurity negatively impacts the well-being
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Texas mothers deserve access to dignified jobs that support both their families and full participation in the workforce. Women are essential to Texas’ economy, and their workforce
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View the full factsheet as a PDF here. In December 2022, a bipartisan Congress created a new, permanent program to provide food dollars to low-income families with
