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
Ashley Williams
March 24, 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 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
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,
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
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
Melissa McChesney
March 22, 2021
Testimony Opposing SB 14: A Step Backward for Working Texans
SB 14 is an attack on local democracy. This legislation continues Texas’ race to the bottom by ignoring the voices of a workforce that is
Jonathan Lewis
March 22, 2021
Comments Supporting HB 2761
Every Texan (formerly Center for Public Policy Priorities) supports HB 2761 because it will help consumers to make an informed choice when they pick health
Stacey Pogue
March 22, 2021
Testimony in Support of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Legislation HB 2029
Every Texan (formerly CPPP) appreciates the opportunity to express support for HB 2029 by Klick. The Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, Texas, founded Every Texan (formerly
Anne Dunkelberg
March 22, 2021
Testimony Against HB 1516
Every Texan opposes HB 1516 by Parker as it singles out the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for expensive third-party audits that will
Rachel Cooper
March 16, 2021
Testimony Against HB 343
Every Texan opposes HB 343 by Cain as it stigmatizes Texans who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to pay for food by imposing
Rachel Cooper
March 16, 2021
Testimony Supporting HB 1019
Every Texan supports HB 1019 by Meza as it removes barriers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for vulnerable senior citizens and the disabled
Rachel Cooper
March 16, 2021
HB 570 — A Repackaged Wasteful Tax Giveaway
The state needs sufficient revenue to provide education, health care, transportation and other critical services for Texans. But this Wednesday, March 17, the House International
Dick Lavine
March 16, 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!