CPPP Action Center
At the Center for Public Policy Priorities, we believe in a Texas that offers everyone the chance to compete and succeed in life. We envision a Texas where everyone is
Every Texan
April 12, 2019
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Legislators Should Prevent Texas Kids from Getting Booted off Health Insurance
More than 10 percent of Texas children lack health insurance, giving Texas the worst uninsured rate for children in the country. Our state legislative session is now more than halfway
Gina Chavez
April 10, 2019
Don’t Punish Schools or Low-Income Texans in the Name of Property Taxes
Educating 5.4 million Texas public school students is a critically important responsibility. All of us benefit directly or indirectly from public education, and it’s our responsibility to make sure current
Dick Lavine
April 8, 2019
Will Lawmakers Fix Medicaid Managed Care Defects?
Spotlight on HB 2453 by Rep. Sarah Davis Background: Just short of 4 million Texans receive their health care from Medicaid on any given day, including two out of every
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April 1, 2019
Tweaked House Property Tax Bill Still Needs Work
Texans need strong, safe and healthy communities – and cities and counties play a critical role in funding libraries, parks, roads, and other critical services that families and businesses depend
Luis Figueroa
March 28, 2019
It’s time…. Let’s end surprise medical bills
When patients can’t choose their health care providers, like in emergencies, they may unknowingly get care that is out of network. A surprise medical bill often follows. Surprise medical bills
Eva DeLuna Castro
March 26, 2019
The Budget Is in the House
It’s show time in the Texas House of Representatives. The only bill the Legislature is required to pass – the state budget – will be up for debate on Wednesday,
Drew Stanley
March 26, 2019
Center for Public Policy Priorities
March 26, 2019
Wasteful School Property Tax Breaks Cost Texas Billions
Lawmakers Should Not Renew Tax Giveaways without Proper Review A gigantic program that lets companies get out of paying most school property taxes is scheduled to expire at the end
Dick Lavine
March 22, 2019
Momentum building for Medicaid expansion in Texas
Recently there has been some incredible energy calling for Medicaid expansion in Texas. In fact, for the first time in several years, a public hearing took place at the Texas
Every Texan
March 20, 2019
Hot Take on Updated Version of House School Finance Bill
Today the Texas House Public Education Committee approved an updated version (Committee Substitute) of House Bill 3, one of the big school finance bills lawmakers are considering this legislative session.
Center for Public Policy Priorities
March 19, 2019
2020 Census: Top 5 Ways You Can Plug-in
The 2020 Census is just around the corner. To make sure Texas doesn’t fall behind, there are many ways you can do your part by plugging-in. Texas stands to gain
Cassie Davis
March 11, 2019