Testimony Opposing SB 1254
Every Texan opposes SB 1254 for equity, safety, and accountability concerns. Senate Bill 1254 proposes an interstate compact for the purpose of border enforcement of
Luis Figueroa
May 18, 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 Opposing SB 14: Oppressing the Voices of Texans by Attacking Local Democracy
This testimony is an updated version of our previous SB 14 testimony. Local officials continue to work to ensure the hard working Texans most likely
Jonathan Lewis
May 5, 2021
Testimony: Fact Sheet on HB 3924 and HB 3752
Eight Texas patient and consumer advocacy organizations urge Texas lawmakers avoid creating unregulated health coverage that can discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. Creating “insurance-like”
Stacey Pogue
May 4, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 4115
Every Texan supports CSHB 4115 by Representative Oliverson, which extends Texas’ surprise medical billing protections to ground ambulances. Texans have benefited for more than a
Stacey Pogue
April 29, 2021
Testimony Opposing SB 1091
Every Texan and Texas PACE* oppose Senate Bill 1091. This bill seeks to drastically limit the Top Ten Percent program, which is a critical driver
Ashley Williams
April 28, 2021
Testimony Supporting SB 1914
Every Texan supports HB 1914 by Blanco as it will reduce hunger in Texas by updating the state’s outdated vehicle asset limits for the Supplemental
Rachel Cooper
April 27, 2021
Testimony Opposing SB 28
Every Texan opposes SB 28. Texas voters already have too little oversight over of the placement and expansion of charter schools. This bill limits the
Chandra Kring Villanueva
April 26, 2021
Comments on SB 1138
Every Texan will submit comments on SB 1138 by Hughes. There is concern that the bill misconstrues the fundamental purposes of the programs which it
Melissa McChesney
April 13, 2021
Testimony Opposing SB 1341
Every Texan Opposes SB 1341 by Springer. Section 3 of the bill would remove Texas HHSC’s ability to utilize this flexibility of accepting the determination
Melissa McChesney
April 13, 2021
Testimony Supporting SB 1059
Every Texan Supports SB 1059 by Paxton, which directs the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to streamline the renewal process for youth in the
Melissa McChesney
April 13, 2021
Comments on HB 2176
Every Texan is taking no position on HB 2176, but is providing the attached context. The bill would extend temporary authority for the Texas Department
Stacey Pogue
April 13, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 2118
Every Texan supports HB 2118. It will both cut down on the misleading information common in phone-sales of alternative health coverage and ensure TDI can
Stacey Pogue
April 13, 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!