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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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“Rise Above:” A Message from Rabbi Neil Blumofe
During these times of uncertainty, Texas Impact board members are sharing their messages of hope with the wider Texas Impact community. Interfaith Action of Central Texas...
Weekly Witness: 96: Ep. 96 Anne Dunkelberg, Improving Access to COVID-19 Testing & Treatment
Scott was joined by Anne Dunkelberg Associate Director of the Center for Public Policy Priorities to discuss their new report: ” A Message for Governor Abbott: Recommended State Actions to Improve Access to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment”
Church Response Amid Covid-19
Right now, times are rough as the spread of Covid-19 continues. We continue to struggle with isolation, and stress and fear over the news that comes out each day. While all of us...
Weekly Witness: 95: Ep. 95 Susan W, Alcoholics Anonymous and Covid-19
Scott was joined by Susan W, an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Susan has been sober for almost 25 years and shared her experience with online meetings, and challenged congregations to promote online recovery programs during this period of…
Coronavirus and the US-Mexico Border
On March 17, the New York Times reported that the Trump Administration would be sending back all asylum seekers and any other foreigners attempting to gain access to the U.S....
Weekly Witness: 94: Ep.94 Ellen Sable, Rev. Matt Gaventa, Rev. Krystal Leedy
Scott talks with faith leaders about COVID-19 response and how their congregations are responding. Submit faith-community specific questions for state leaders to answer for next week’s episode to
New Climate Justice Study
Texas Impact announces the release of a groundbreaking climate change study guide for faith communities. The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities is a...
Weekly Witness: 93: Ep. 93 Primary Election Voting
This week, Scott is joined by Advocacy Director Josh Houston and Membership Director Emma Davis discuss the upcoming primary election and ways our membership can be engaged.
Weekly Witness: 92: Ep. 92 Doug Lewin, Renewables
In this week’s episode, Scott is joined by Doug Lewin to discuss the future of renewable energy in Texas.
Weekly Witness: 91: Ep. 91 Katharine Alva Tello
In this week’s episode, Scott is joined by Katharine Alva Tello, a Humphrey Fellow from Lima Peru and the Director of International Alliance Libelula Consulting talking about private sector climate action in Latin America and how Peru has responded to…