HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are rights we have merely because we exist as human beings. They are inherent to all people, regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which the United Nations General Assembly adopted in 1948, establishes a modern framework for linking public policy and law to the theological and moral tenets shared across the world’s faith traditions.
Reproductive Health Policy
Texas has a long history of short-changing women’s health, especially for women of color and low-income women. Recent extreme bans on abortion have created an environment of fear and anxiety that is impacting all of women’s healthcare. Let’s fix this.
Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives)
Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives) is a Texas Impact project focused on addressing gun violence. Through memorializing victims of gun violence, Vidas Robadas localizes and makes visual the reality of gun violence for communities across our state.
HUMAN MIGRATION
Migration policy in the U.S. is primarily a national policy issue, but Texas plays a unique role because of our international border.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
To truly be free, the 14th Amendment eliminates any doubt that religious freedom is a right each individual equally shares. Therefore, government may not permit adherents of one faith to harm non-adherents as an expression of faith.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events
NEWS + UPDATES
Texas Border Collaboration Network Highlight: Abel Vega, Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church
Earlier this year, Texas Impact joined the Texas Border Collaboration Network (TBCN). TBCN is a network of organizations focused on direct service, legal aid, advocacy, and...
COVID-19 Response and Hunger
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only created illness and loss of life across the country, but also issues frequently seen by families in disaster situations—loss of employment,...
President Trump Signs Executive Order Further Restricting Legal Immigration
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order that will prevent specific groups of individuals from being admitted into the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident...
Texas Impact Joins Amicus in Landmark Case Trump v. Pennsylvania
Texas Impact and the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy have joined with other religious organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and Americans United for...
Customs and Border Patrol Deport Children Despite Human Trafficking Protections
For unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S. border , their processing is governed by two different laws: the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Trafficking Victims...
Worship and COVID-19: Guidance from Texas Faith Leaders
Texas Impact highlights statements of Texas religious leaders regarding the need to suspend in-person worship during the pandemic. Public health officials have made it clear that...