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,
Today, members of Congress will introduce the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which will bring the federal minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025. We hope you will join Every
As we approach the 2021 Legislative Session after an historic presidential election and a continuing pandemic that is not showing signs of slowing down, the nation is ready to leave
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
Looking for analysis of the new health insurance numbers released this week? Check out our blog here! Although median income and poverty rates improved for Texas and the nation as
