Impact of Lower Oil Prices to State Revenue
The price of oil, which was over $100 per barrel last summer, has lately been selling at half that amount. Drilling new wells has slowed down, so we’re left to
March 30, 2015
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Fuel for the Legislative Session
Halfway through the Texas Legislative Session, the pace is faster and the stakes are higher. Want to know what helps me ride the proverbial waves at the Capitol? Stepping just
March 26, 2015
Invest in Public Education, Not Vouchers
Today the Senate Education Committee will hear several school voucher bills. Every voucher program is different and they go by many different names, but the basic idea is the same:
March 26, 2015
Arkansas’ Private Option Could be Model for Texas
Despite exaggerated reports of its untimely death, Arkansas’ “Private Option” coverage expansion is alive, well, and in the black. In recent months several Republican-led states have taken steps to close
March 25, 2015
Budget Heads to the House Floor
House Appropriations approved a revised budget proposal for the next biennium today, and we covered it with live analysis on Twitter. First, the committee increased general revenue spending in the
March 24, 2015
Coverage Expansion Would Help Your County
Do you know how many local jobs would be created in your county if Texas closed the health care Coverage Gap? It’s easy to find out with our new fact
March 23, 2015
Superheroes & Superstars: State of Texas Children 2015
Have you been wondering how well Texas kids are doing? There’s some good news, and some bad news. More kids today have health insurance than did a year ago, and
March 20, 2015
CPPP Presents on College Savings Work at U.S. Department of the Treasury
During last month’s meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) meeting in Washington, D.C., I had the privilege of sharing our joint work with RAISE Texas to expand
March 19, 2015
Work-Study Jobs that Lead to Texas Careers
As one of only 14 states with a state-supported work-study program for college students, Texas has been a leader in recognizing the value of connecting students with jobs. This is
March 17, 2015
Population Growth + Inflation Doesn’t Add Up for Texas
Imagine you move into a new house only to discover that the ceilings are only 5 feet high, forcing you to walk around hunched over. You would be outraged, uncomfortable,
March 16, 2015
Health Care Coverage Comes to the Capitol Steps
Several hundred health care advocates from across Texas met at the Capitol this morning to rally for expanded health coverage for all Texans. The Cover Texas Now coalition organized Coverage
March 12, 2015
A Smart Approach to Closing a Costly Loophole
Senator Rodney Ellis proposed new legislation Tuesday to close a state loophole that allows commercial property owners to skirt their responsibility and significantly reduce their property tax bills below the
March 11, 2015
