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 on its feet, and more
This testimony is an updated version of our previous SB 14 testimony. Local officials continue to work to ensure the hard working Texans most likely to be impacted by the
Every Texan will submit comments on SB 1138 by Hughes. There is concern that the bill misconstrues the fundamental purposes of the programs which it directs the Legislative Budget Board
Every Texan supports HB 1449 by Romero, Jr. as it aligns the cash and vehicle asset limits for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Currently Texas state law prevents local communities from prohibiting discrimination based on source of income, implementing inclusionary zoning, and putting in place rent controls. HB 886 removes state preemption of
HB 2996 is a step in the right direction for working Texans, employers, and the state’s financial future. This legislation will have far reaching impacts on Texas. HB 2996 establishes
Texas needs a strong strategic plan to guide investment in the indispensable child care workforce. COVID-19 has led to a child care scarcity, contributing to a horrific wave of women
SB 14 is an attack on local democracy. This legislation continues Texas’ race to the bottom by ignoring the voices of a workforce that is the powerhouse of the Texas
Every Texan opposes HB 1516 by Parker as it singles out the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for expensive third-party audits that will not improve a program that
This blog post was co-authored by senior policy analyst Jonathan Lewis and senior manager for strategic growth Amanda Posson. Everyone wants to be treated with dignity and fairness at work,
