Our Testimony at the Texas Legislature

Social Justice Requires Public Policy.

We envision a Texas where people of all backgrounds can fulfill their potential and contribute to our community.

Unfortunately, too many Texans can’t access the conditions they need to thrive — good health care, education, and jobs.

One of the most effective ways to make sure every Texan has access to these conditions is to strengthen public policy. And that’s where we focus our work: We strengthen public policy to expand opportunity and equity for every Texan.

SB 1 Article II Appropriations for 2022-2023

To: Honorable Chair Jane Nelson and members of the Senate Finance Committee Re: SB 1 Article II appropriations for 2022-2023 From: Every Texan (formerly CPPP), Anne Dunkelberg, Associate Director Every

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Joint principles for a Texas 1332 waiver

Texas should develop and pursue a well-designed 1332 waiver to help make quality health care coverage more affordable and increase competition in our individual insurance market, while maintaining coverage in

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Testimony: Increasing coverage using a 1332 waiver

Texas House Committee on Insurance via email to Committee Clerk Sergio Cavazos at Sergio.Cavazos_HC@house.texas.gov Dear Chairman Lucio and Members of the Committee: Every Texan (formerly Center for Public Policy Priorities),

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Key Achievements

  • Prevented budget cuts to Medicaid and CHIP, prevented large drops in health care coverage, and reduced the number of uninsured Texans
  • Organized a coordinated statewide effort to ensure a full and accurate 2020 Census, establishing ourselves as the leading voice of coverage of Texas in the Census​
  • Guaranteed paid sick days for Austin workers and squashed the sales tax swap ​
  • Promoted racial and ethnic equity and exposed barriers to economic opportunity​
  • Worked closely with leaders from both parties to boost financial support for Texas students as one of the handful of Texas organizations with a deep understand of public school funding formulas​
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