Place, Race, and Poverty in Dallas
More than 1.2 million kids live in the Dallas metro area, representing more than one out of every six kids living in Texas. Dallas is
More than 1.2 million kids live in the Dallas metro area, representing more than one out of every six kids living in Texas. Dallas is
One of the things I love about my job is the chance to travel around the state and meet Texans committed to helping other Texans
“There isn’t a silver bullet to fix everything. The state alone can’t fix it. The community alone can’t fix it. But, if they come together
Undocumented immigrants in Texas pay at least $1.5 billion in property, sales, and excise taxes annually, according to the new Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
Texas remains a tough place for many children and their families. Although the poverty rate in Texas and nationwide slightly decreased, Texas ranks 38th in
Texans are known for our Southern charm and hospitality. Less well known is the fact that welcoming newcomers and visitors is not just true to
Winston Churchill once quipped that “democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others that have been tried.” Like many Americans, I celebrated
As Texans, we’re a fierce and competitive bunch, and in the last few years our state has touted its record on low taxes and economic
A just-released Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy report estimates that undocumented immigrants in Texas collectively paid $1.5 billion in property, sales, and excise taxes
As Texans, we pride ourselves on working hard and being self-sufficient. But too few Texans and their families earn enough to escape working poverty. Nearly