Each story of a migrant leaving their home country for another, regardless of the reason, is always incredibly personal and an individual experience. However, as I discovered last week, just because it’s personal doesn’t mean that it’s special. This past week, Texas...
Legislators return to the Capitol in what is in many ways a time of uncertainty…but Texans can take comfort in the rhythms and routines that guide our legislative processes. By the end of the week, the House and Senate will adopt rules that will govern their...
On May 20, Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Speaker Bonnen issued a memo directing state agencies and institutions of higher education to identify strategies for immediately reducing their current budgets by five percent. In their memo, the leaders stated...
Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy/Texas Impact are managing well so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. We started working from home on March 11, following the guidance of our national partners. None of our staff members or their families have become ill. Our...
Email Congress to urge swift climate action On November 4, the Trump Administration notified the United Nations of U.S. intention to leave the Paris Agreement. Withdrawing from the agreement takes a year, meaning the U.S. could exit the Paris Agreement as soon as Nov....
Registration for the 31st annual Texas Legislative Event is now open. Early registration and hotel registration close on January 6, 2019. For mail-in registration, please click here for the form, which can be printed and mailed to the registrar with payment. (The...
