Twitter Facebook Linkedin Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge in Texas, impacting more than 4.9 million Texans (16% of the state’s population). The numbers are even more alarming for children:
Since 2011, changes to Texas’s family planning programs, such as provider exclusion policies and significant funding shifts, have contributed to a steady decline in access to essential reproductive health care
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Recent federal proposals suggest states be required to contribute 5%, 10%, or even 25% of the total cost of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. For Texas,
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Texas families by providing access to health care coverage for low-income pregnant women, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Federal
Twitter Facebook Linkedin About 5.7 million people in Texas identify as two or more races — 19.2% of the state’s population. This is a seemingly large increase from the roughly
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Poverty affects the lives of countless Texas children and families, shaping their access to essential resources, opportunities, and long-term stability. Poverty intersects with education, health, and economic
Twitter Facebook Linkedin View as a PDF. Many Texas children are cared for by extended family members or close friends when their parents are unable to. These “kinship care” arrangements
Twitter Facebook Linkedin The 2024 Texas Kids Count Data Book highlights the state of child well-being across Texas with a focus on health, education, and economic security. According to the
Twitter Facebook Linkedin American Indian and Alaska Native History is Texas History. American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Texans are integral to the fabric of our state through their key
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Did you know the state of Texas has more queer people than the state of New York? Over 2 million Texans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
