Poverty
In 2020, Texas’ overall poverty rate was 13.6%, placing the state 40th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. More than 3. 8 million Texans were poor in 2020. White Texans experience poverty at a far lower rate than other groups: 18.7% of Latino Texans, 18.6% of African American Texans, 15.1% of Native American Texans, and 9.2% of Asian American Texans were poor in 2020, compared to 8.0% of White Texans.
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Ep. 417 Meanwhile in Washington: Looming Federal Medicaid Cuts
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,...
You Can Help: Let’s Fix the Abortion Law
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’...
This Weekend: Zurawski v Texas Virtual Watch Party
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...
2025-2026 Texas Impact Legislative Agenda with Downloadables
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I’d Love to Stay in Texas, BUT: New Study Shows Abortion Ban Impact on OB/GYN Workforce
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...
Ep.402 Opposing Christian Nationalism
This week we are joined by Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the BJC, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, leading the organization as it upholds the historic...