by Scott Atnip | Apr 4, 2025 | Health, Weekly Witness
This week, we turn our eyes to DC for a fight that will impact this legislative session and sessions to come as Congress is considering hundreds of billions of dollars of cuts to Medicaid. These cuts would be devastating—not just to the Texans who rely on that...
by Scott Atnip | Mar 21, 2025 | Health, Weekly Witness
The Texas Impact team just worked with some incredible faith partners on the Family Matters: Faith Days at the Texas Capitol event. About 300 Texans of Faith gathered at the Texas Capitol and across the street at First United Methodist Church of Austin for three days...
by Scott Atnip | Dec 18, 2024 | Health, Weekly Witness
Last week, Diana Forester and her colleague Alec Mendoza joined us to talk about health policy in Texas. It is such a big topic, and so much of it is driven by federal policy, that we are joined again this week by Diana to continue the conversation about how actions...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Health, Human Rights, Latest Posts
Texans don’t have to agree on every abortion question to know that pregnant patients deserve the best care, and doctors deserve respect. Texas legislators should fix Texas’ abortion laws so they reflect our shared Texas values. Texas Impact has tools and resources to...
by Bee Moorhead | Oct 23, 2024 | Health, Latest Posts, Reproductive Health Policy
The wait is over: Zurawski v Texas is coming to the big screen next week, and to celebrate the producers invite you to a Weekend Watch Party. The film will be available to watch on Sat, Oct 26th, and Sun, Oct 27th, with a special panel on Sun 27th Oct, 7pm ET....
by Bee Moorhead | Oct 12, 2024 | Economic Justice, Health, Human Rights, Issues, Latest Posts, Reproductive Health Policy
Texas abortion laws are pushing OB/GYNs out of the state, leaving fewer doctors to provide essential reproductive care. This means longer waits and less access to quality healthcare for everyone, not just pregnant patients. A growing shortage could impact the entire...