The 88th Legislative Session ended in historic wins and losses for public four-year colleges and universities that will have a lasting impact on college access and affordability for years to
Community colleges and public two-year colleges are vital higher educational institutions; they provide students with the courses they need to achieve workforce certification, associate degrees, introductory courses before transferring to
From Amarillo or Brownsville, dedication to our state’s children and families unites Texans across backgrounds. During the 88th regular Legislative Session, both Republican and Democrat lawmakers identified paid parental leave
First Data Shows Alarming Impact of Medicaid Unwinding in Texas Governor Abbott can take steps to keep eligible Texans covered. Over half a million Texans were removed from Medicaid health
As the allies, educators, and parents of Texas’ 5.5 million public school students, we urge the Texas Legislature to prioritize our children’s public education. Texans of all backgrounds, from Amarillo
This week, The Supreme Court ruled against the use of race as a factor in the college admissions process, taking a significant step backward for our country and an additional
View this testimony as a PDF here. Harris County, the third largest county in the nation, has made a powerful stride towards advancing racial justice and economic equality by establishing
The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a debt ceiling and budget package, negotiated by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy, to avoid defaulting on the national debt. While it
Instead of focusing on increasing the basic allotment for schools, the primary per-student funding amount, the Legislature set its sights on defunding public education with costly tax cuts. When the
All of us depend on a robust economy, so all of us need a childcare system that ensures parents can find care when and where they need it. It benefits
Learn more about AANHPI Texans from our data brief here. We celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Texans this May during AANHPI Heritage Month. It is estimated
View this testimony as a PDF here. Every Texan is an independent public policy organization that uses data and analysis to advocate for solutions that enable Texans of all backgrounds
