We envision a Texas where people of all backgrounds can fulfill their potential and contribute to our community.
Unfortunately, too many Texans can’t access the conditions they need to thrive — good health care, education, and jobs.
One of the most effective ways to make sure every Texan has access to these conditions is to strengthen public policy. And that’s where we focus our work: We strengthen public policy to expand opportunity and equity for every Texan.
Millions of homeowners and renters in Texas share major housing affordability concerns, with 84% of Texans saying they are either very concerned or somewhat concerned about the cost of housing.*
The 2026-27 state budget provides for $150 billion in general revenue spending, including $51 billion in property tax cuts. Those large, permanent tax cuts are only made possible by historically
Millions of homeowners and renters in Texas share major housing affordability concerns, with 84% of Texans saying they are either very concerned or somewhat concerned about the cost of housing*.
Texas is home to the second-highest number of data centers in the United States, with 335 data centers currently operating and 248 more in development, according to recent Texas Tribune
Read this testimony as a PDF. For more than 40 years, Every Texan has advocated for public policy to expand equity and opportunity for all Texans. We offer trusted research
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent public policy organization that uses data and analysis to advocate for solutions that enable Texans of all backgrounds to
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan respectfully submits this testimony in strong opposition to SB 689 out of concern for the bill’s implications for the efficacy, autonomy, and
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan strongly opposes SB 8 and HB 5580. These bills represent a dangerous encroachment on local governance and public safety by mandating municipal
Millions of homeowners and renters in Texas share major housing affordability concerns, with 84% of Texans saying they are either very concerned or somewhat concerned about the cost of housing.*
The 2026-27 state budget provides for $150 billion in general revenue spending, including $51 billion in property tax cuts. Those large, permanent tax cuts are only made possible by historically
Millions of homeowners and renters in Texas share major housing affordability concerns, with 84% of Texans saying they are either very concerned or somewhat concerned about the cost of housing*.
Texas is home to the second-highest number of data centers in the United States, with 335 data centers currently operating and 248 more in development, according to recent Texas Tribune
Read this testimony as a PDF. For more than 40 years, Every Texan has advocated for public policy to expand equity and opportunity for all Texans. We offer trusted research
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent research organization that, for 40 years, has advocated for public policy for better access to quality health care, food
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan is an independent public policy organization that uses data and analysis to advocate for solutions that enable Texans of all backgrounds to
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan respectfully submits this testimony in strong opposition to SB 689 out of concern for the bill’s implications for the efficacy, autonomy, and
View this testimony as a PDF. Every Texan strongly opposes SB 8 and HB 5580. These bills represent a dangerous encroachment on local governance and public safety by mandating municipal
