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 could support, and also detailing
Anne Dunkelberg
March 31, 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 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 on Texas. HB 2996 establishes
Jonathan Lewis
March 31, 2021
Testimony Opposing SB 1336: Another Arbitrary Limit on State Investments
For Texans of all backgrounds to reach their full potential, our state government needs to be able to support services such as pre-K-12 public schools, public universities and community colleges,
Eva DeLuna Castro
March 30, 2021
Testimony Opposing HB 1886
Every Texan opposes HB 1886 by Noble as it misconstrues the fundamental purposes of the programs which it directs the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) to study. These programs provide support
Melissa McChesney
March 29, 2021
Comments Opposing HB 1369
Every Texan (formerly Center for Public Policy Priorities) respectfully submits these comments in opposition to HB 1369. The bill builds on Texas’ current “safe harbor” for health care sharing ministries
Stacey Pogue
March 29, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 290
House and Human Services Committee Staff: Every Texan strongly supports the Committee Substitute for HB 290 by Cortez, coauthored by Rose. This compromise substitute will return Texas children’s Medicaid to
Anne Dunkelberg
March 29, 2021
Y’all Means All — Opposing Harmful Legislation Targeting LGBTQ Texans
At Every Texan, we join with the LGBTQ community and allies in opposing harmful legislation targeting the LGBTQ Texans. We oppose these relentless efforts to perpetuate discrimination and hate by
Jonathan Lewis
March 26, 2021
Testimony Supporting SB 165
Every Texan supports SB 165, a bill that prevents students from being penalized for dropping additional courses during a disaster, because it provides Texas students the necessary flexibility to respond
Ashley Williams
March 24, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 619’s Efforts to Strengthen Texas’ Child Care Infrastructure
Texas needs a strong strategic plan to guide investment in the indispensable child care workforce. COVID-19 has led to a child care scarcity, contributing to a horrific wave of women
Jonathan Lewis
March 23, 2021
Opposing HB 1556 — End Chapter 313 Abatements and Free Up Future State Revenue
The most important task facing the Legislature each session is drafting the state budget. Due to booming Internet sales, greater-than-expected property values, and federal aid, lawmakers will have enough revenue
Dick Lavine
March 23, 2021
Comments on SB 874
Every Texan is neutral on Senate Bill 874. The bill extends the temporary authority in Texas Insurance Code (TIC) Ch. 1510 for another 2-years, similar to bills passed in the
Stacey Pogue
March 23, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 133
Every Texan strongly supports HB 133 by Rose as it directs the Health and Human Services Commission to provide women in Pregnant Women’s Medicaid comprehensive Medicaid coverage for 12 months
Melissa McChesney
March 22, 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
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