Higher education is a critical tool for economic prosperity for all Texans. The outcome of the 2019 Texas legislative session, during which lawmakers determine state financial support in 2020 and
CPPP and our Cover Texas Now and Children’s Health Coverage Coalition partners are watching bills on several big topics aimed at improving access to health care in Texas. Here are just
Pre-existing medical conditions — like high blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma — are common. Most of us either have a pre-existing condition or live with someone who does. The health care system
CPPP Statement on Legislative Session Opening Remarks from Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick and Speaker Bonnen AUSTIN, Tex. – At a group press conference this morning, Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant
On January 7 at 10 A.M., State Comptroller Glenn Hegar is scheduled to issue the state revenue estimate for 2020-2021. The Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) details how much money lawmakers
The Texas Public School Finance Commission adopted its final report on December 19, 2018. The commission met all year, with CPPP closely involved, to develop recommendations for the 2019 Legislature
As 2018 winds down, there’s been a flurry of activity on the Texas Public School Finance Commission. At CPPP, we have been tracking the commission’s work all year, testifying at
The 2018 midterm elections reinforced that Texans care strongly about having access to affordable, quality health care. More than half of Texas voters said they were likely to vote for
Flu season is here again in Texas. If you or a loved one gets sick, you would expect your health insurance plan to cover your prescriptions. Maybe you are trying
Legislative Budget Board (LBB) officials meet TODAY to set the growth spending limit for the 2020-2021 state budget. Article VIII, Section 22, of the Texas Constitution limits spending of state