School districts that accept funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are required to agree to keep students safe and maintain equity and fiscal
Over 1 million Texans are currently receiving unemployment insurance benefits, which have been critical for them and their families, and for starts to get back
Every Texan supports HB 4139 relating to the Office for Health Equity. The COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately burdening Black and Hispanic Texans and has magnified
As the spread of COVID-19 became a global pandemic, disrupting every facet of our daily lives, Texas schools pivoted without warning or additional funding to
This op-ed was originally featured in the Austin-American Statesman. As Governor Abbott lays out his State of the State address on Monday, we wanted to
In Texas, opportunity isn’t the same for everyone – despite our state’s wealth. Texans are working hard to support their families and contribute to our
Looking for analysis of the new health insurance numbers released this week? Check out our blog here! Although median income and poverty rates improved for
For health and economy to recover from COVID-19, long-overdue state action to address Texas’ uninsured problem is needed more than ever Texas continues to have
The COVID-19 recession has millions of people struggling to feed their families, pay rent, and make ends meet. Our friends at the Center on Budget
The 2019 Legislature made an important commitment to improving funding for our public schools. But the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have imposed unexpected new costs
