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Carson v Makin: From “No Aid” to “No Holds Barred”

Carson v Makin: From “No Aid” to “No Holds Barred”

In Carson v. Makin, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Maine law that prohibited state funds from being used to teach a religious curriculum in its state voucher program. The Court extended a doctrinal line of cases regarding “discrimination against religion.” The...

Texas Impact Statement on Dobbs Decision

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the cases of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Texas Impact issued the following statement: Faith communities across a broad spectrum of cultures and traditions share the belief that every person has...
The Unsustainable Reality of a Car-centric United States

The Unsustainable Reality of a Car-centric United States

As temperatures continued to rise across the Southwest, imposing heat watches, advisories, and warnings, so did the price at the pumps. Gasoline prices hit a record high of $5 a gallon this weekend, harming the pockets of those who rely on cars to commute. The U.S. is...
Austin Starbucks Makes Union History

Austin Starbucks Makes Union History

 A local Austin Starbucks made history last Friday by becoming the first Starbucks in the Lone Star State to unionize. The 45th and Lamar location officially won unionization by a 10-1 vote, securing a historic victory for the Texas labor movement.  This location is...
Remember Medicaid?

Remember Medicaid?

Remember Medicaid? Back in the distant, misted past of 2019, access to affordable health insurance was a constant legislative campaign, with Texas Impact and our partners in the Cover Texas Now coalition advocating for Medicaid expansion, as well as more targeted...