Testimony Supporting HB 701
Every Texan supports HB 701 by Walle as it removes barriers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for vulnerable senior citizens and the disabled
Rachel Cooper
April 12, 2021
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.
Testimony Supporting HB 945
Every Texan supports HB 945 by Romero, Jr. as it will reduce child hunger in Texas by extending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) certification for
Rachel Cooper
April 12, 2021
Protect Residents? Not Under HB 3
This op-ed was originally featured in the San Antonio Express-News. Texans are combating dual crises: the ongoing fallout from the energy grid failure and the crippling
Luis Figueroa
April 9, 2021
Comments on HB 2021
Every Texan agrees wholeheartedly with House Bill 2021’s goal of increasing legislative oversight and decision-making power over significant infusions of federal aid that Texas receives
Eva DeLuna Castro
April 8, 2021
Comments on HB 2, the Supplemental State Budget Bill for 2021-2023
Every Texan understands that HB 2 is a complex effort to bring the Texas state budget into balance for the remainder of the 2020-2021 biennium
Eva DeLuna Castro
April 8, 2021
Texas PACE Supports Senate Bill 1019
Texas PACE — a coalition led by Every Texan and Young Invincibles — supports Senate Bill 1019 relating to disaggregated higher education data. Texas student
Ashley Williams
April 7, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 4139
Every Texan supports HB 4139 relating to the Office for Health Equity. The COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately burdening Black and Hispanic Texans and has magnified
Every Texan
April 7, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 886
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
Jonathan Lewis
April 6, 2021
Testimony Opposing HB 3924/SB 1973
HB 3924/SB 1973 would make preexisting condition discrimination legal once again for a certain type of health coverage. Nearly 9-in-10 Texans (88%) think health plans
Stacey Pogue
April 5, 2021
Testimony Opposing HB 3923
HB 3923 by Representative Oliverson seeks to align state law regarding association health plans – those offered by business or professional associations to their members
Stacey Pogue
April 5, 2021
Comments on HB 484
Every Texan is submitting these comments detailing the provisions of HB 484 and pilot concept which we would hope to see in a bill we
Anne Dunkelberg
March 31, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 2996: A Path Forward to a Secure Retirement for Texans
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
Jonathan Lewis
March 31, 2021
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
What you can do now to make your voice heard in TX
Register to vote and learn about what’s on your ballot:
Get familiar with your Texas Representatives:
- Find out who represents you
- Make sure they know what issues matter to you – call, email, or reach out to them on social media!
