Who Does NOT Pay Texas Taxes?
A fair and adequate tax system would allow the state to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities — schools, health care, public safety,
Dick Lavine
February 10, 2021
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Why We Should Be Thinking About the Most Vulnerable Texans
This op-ed was originally featured in the Austin-American Statesman. As Governor Abbott lays out his State of the State address on Monday, we wanted to
Luis Figueroa
February 1, 2021
Texans Need a Raise Now More than Ever: An Open Letter to Congress
Today, members of Congress will introduce the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which will bring the federal minimum wage to $15/hour by 2025. We
Jonathan Lewis
January 28, 2021
Who Pays Texas Taxes?
Download this report as a PDF For the state to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities — schools, health care, public safety, roads,
Dick Lavine
January 28, 2021
A New Division in School Finance
High-Taxing vs Low-Taxing School Districts Download this report as a PDF In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3 (HB 3) — an $11.6
Chandra Kring Villanueva
January 27, 2021
Reflecting on the Attack on our Democracy in Washington
Fueled by a refusal to accept the results of a free and fair presidential election, thousands of supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol
Luis Figueroa
January 7, 2021
Reflecting on Our Work With the 2020 Census
While Census counting officially ended in October, the 2020 Census is far from over. In addition to pending litigation, important data processing and tabulation are
Katie Martin
December 18, 2020
A Legislative Session Unlike Any Other: Our Top 5 Legislative Priorities
January 12th will mark the official first day of the 87th Texas Legislative Session, but this will not be a typical legislative session. The COVID-19
Luis Figueroa
December 17, 2020
The Path to Economic Recovery Is Clear: Put Texans First and Protect the Services People Need to Thrive
This blog was co-authored by Invest in Texas Program Director Eva DeLuna Castro and Legislative & Policy Director Luis Figueroa. The Texas Legislature has some
Center for Public Policy Priorities
December 15, 2020
Texas Must Improve Medicaid Renewal to Protect Care for Children and New Mothers
The need for programs administered by Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC), such as Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP, has grown substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic
Melissa McChesney
December 3, 2020
Point of Order: Our Policy Roadmap for a Just and Equitable Texas in the 87th Legislative Session
As we approach the 2021 Legislative Session after an historic presidential election and a continuing pandemic that is not showing signs of slowing down, the
Center for Public Policy Priorities
November 19, 2020
Community Groups Helping Texans Get Health Care Coverage
As of Sunday, November 1, and through December 15, Texans can sign up for insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.Gov. Some of the plans are less
Melissa McChesney
November 10, 2020