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Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans’ Health and Wellbeing
The upcoming 2022-2023 Sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, offers a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to advance public health in the Lone Star State.
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Resources for Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief
We know that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and our hearts go out to those faced with even more adversity as a result of Hurricane Laura. We ask that you pray...
Faith in Democracy: Lifting Dallas Voices for Justice Resources
Thank you to all who attended Faith in Democracy: Lifting Dallas Voices for Justice this weekend. I was inspired and look forward to working with you for safe, fair and...
Weekly Witness: 113: Ep. 113 Faith in Democracy: Lifting Dallas Voices for Justice, Recruiting Election Workers
Recruiting Election Workers Panel featuring, Rev. Danielle Ayers and Cynthia White from Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas.
Weekly Witness: 112: Ep. 112 Faith in Democracy: Lifting Dallas Voices for Justice, Faith Leaders Panel
Faith in Democracy: Lifting Dallas Voices for Justice, Faith Leaders Panel featuring, Rev. Dr. Sheron Patterson, Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and Faith Forward Dallas, Bishop Eric…
Texas Impact Joins Amicus in Landmark Case Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
Texas Impact and the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy have joined with the Anti-Defamation League and other religious organizations in filing an amicus brief in Fulton...
Weekly Witness: 111: Ep. 111 Laura Peralta-Schulte, Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice
Laura Peralta-Schulte Senior Government Relations Advocate with Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, joined the weekly witness conversation to talk about the stimulus bill being considered by Congress and what Texans of faith can do to ensure…
Weekly Witness: 110: Ep. 110 Huntsville Faith in Democracy: Faith Leaders Panel
Weekly Witness this week features the Faith and Community Leader Panel from Texas Impact’s July 19 Huntsville Faith in Democracy Event online featuring Rev. Krejchi Hester, Rev. Kimberly Carney, Rev. George Oliver, Dr. Karin Olson Williams, and BLM…
Proposed Rule Would Bar Asylum Seekers From Protection on Public Health Grounds
Updated July 31: Public Comments Due by August 10 Please go here to comment on the proposed rule categorizing asylum seekers arriving from countries affected by COVID-19 as a...
Weekly Witness: 109: Ep. 109 Sister Quincy Howard, Voting
Sister Quincy Howard, Government Relations Specialist with Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice joined the weekly witness conversation to talk about voting in relation to the next stimulus bill, the Voter’s Covenant, and what Texans of faith…
Seniors and Hunger
According to the Population Reference Bureau, between 2020 and 2060, the number of older adults is projected to increase by 69 percent, from 56.0 million to 94.7 million. These...