The Texas House of Representatives recently released its interim committee charges for the 87th Legislature. During the interim, the period between regular sessions, legislative committees are assigned certain policy topics
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently released “Skipping School,” the second in its three-part series looking at the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Texans aged 16 to 24.
View a PDF version of these comments here. Samantha DeshommesChief, Regulatory Coordinator Division Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security Re: Comment in Response to the
Every Texan and Texas PACE* oppose Senate Bill 1091. This bill seeks to drastically limit the Top Ten Percent program, which is a critical driver of equity in college access
As policymakers debate how to tackle the financial pressures today’s college students face with rising tuition and record student debt, they must also tackle the rise in college hunger. Today
Texas PACE consists of organizations committed to equity in college affordability, access, student supports and completion. We support increased access to necessary health and wellness resources for students to pursue
Texas PACE — a coalition led by Every Texan and Young Invincibles — supports Senate Bill 1019 relating to disaggregated higher education data. Texas student debt is in crisis, and
Every Texan supports SB 165, a bill that prevents students from being penalized for dropping additional courses during a disaster, because it provides Texas students the necessary flexibility to respond
As we continue to fight the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, state leaders should do everything they can to provide relief to Texans struggling to get through this crisis.
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 state, but millions lack access
