Was Texas undercounted in the 2020 Census? This question affects us all, as population data is used to determine redistricting, funding allocation, and more. What
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
Census data is an essential source of information for community decision-making. It underlies redistricting processes, funding allocation, and the ability of state and local governments
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) gives Texas policymakers an opportunity to invest in an equitable recovery plan for Texans of all backgrounds. Texans are working
The population of Texas children continues to grow, but we are still not adequately meeting the needs of our children and families. Texas is ranked
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
All children deserve the opportunity for a healthy life. However, in Texas, not all children have the food security, healthcare access, and economic security they
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
