Dispatch from My Hometown of El Paso
CEO Ann Beeson visits my hometown of El Paso I recently returned to my hometown of El Paso with our CEO, Ann Beeson, for a series of meetings. The visit
February 6, 2020
Sarah Serpas, Senior Research & Data Analyst
Sarah Serpas joined Every Texan in 2024 as a Senior Research & Data Analyst. She brings over a decade of experience in participatory urban planning, demographic research, and community engagement. She holds a deep belief that if you can’t explain something simply, you don’t understand it well enough. Sarah grew up in dusty Midland, TX, and living in such a “boom and bust” town sparked her interest in population dynamics. She left the state to live and work in New York City, where she completed her undergraduate degree at New York University and earned a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Pratt Institute. She returned to Texas in 2018 and is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Demography from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she teaches occasional classes. Two of her favorite courses to teach are GIS for Urban Studies and Social Demography for Public Policy. Sarah lives in San Antonio where she enjoys making jewelry, cooking, and tackling home projects with her wife (with very little help from their cats).
Song of the year: Joyride by Ke$ha
My surprising hobby: Jewelry making and metalsmithing
Sarah's Recent Work
Transitions on our Renowned Research Team
For nearly 15 years, Dr. Frances Deviney has been one of CPPP’s most talented data mavens and leaders. As our long-time research director and as our Chief Operating Officer for
November 18, 2019
UPDATED: 10 Things Texans Need to Know on New Federal “Public Charge” Regulation
1) What is the new Public Charge rule? It’s a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule that will make it harder for people to go through the lawful immigration
November 12, 2019
November 7, 2019
Time to Invest in Webb County and Laredo Children
If the border economy in Laredo and Webb County is booming, then why are kids in the area facing so many challenges? A new report takes a deep-dive into the
November 7, 2019
Our Top Takeaways from the New Census Data
This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released data from the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS). The American Community Survey estimates are released annually and allow us to track how Texans
September 26, 2019
Backsliding on Texas Children’s Health: More Uninsured, Fewer Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP
All Texans should have access to affordable, high-quality health care. This is especially true for children, who represent the future of our state and rely on today’s leaders to enact
September 6, 2019
Proposal to Gut Food Assistance Program Could Threaten Millions of Texans
This week, the Trump Administration proposed changing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly “food stamps”) in a way that could take away basic food assistance from potentially millions of
July 24, 2019
Texas Should Treat Asylum-Seeking Migrant Families with Respect and Dignity
On July 12, 2019, the Texas Legislature will hold a joint hearing of the House Homeland Security and Public Safety and International Relations and Economic Development Committees related to the
July 12, 2019
Real Protections for Kids and Families in the Newest Texas Medicaid Managed Care Laws
In June 2018, the Dallas Morning News began publishing a series of in-depth investigative reports on Texans harmed through Medicaid managed care, potential conflicts of interest, and weaknesses in oversight and enforcement of Medicaid
July 11, 2019