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Climate Justice
Tell EPA: We Need Strong Methane Regulation
The EPA is in the process of finalizing new regulations for methane—a potent greenhouse gas that also degrades air quality. Sign the letter from Texans of faith urging EPA to issue strong regulations...for our health and the health of the planet!
How would a federal government shutdown affect Texas?
In a webinar with White House staff this week, officials from the Biden administration presented an overview of what programs will be affected in the event the federal government, and in particular the US House of Representatives, is unable to reach an agreement on...
Two Issues That Affect Us All: Climate Change and Public Education
Last night a frontal boundary combined with extremely hot temperatures and high humidity levels to spark a severe thunderstorm that brought widespread hail, wind, and extreme precipitation to much of the Austin metro area. Like many Central Texans, I was initially...
Economic Justice
Health Insurance
As we approach the new year, a number of Americans across the U.S. are worrying a “great deal” about health insurance – 55 percent to be exact – according to a recent Gallup poll. The U.S. has poorer health outcomes despite spending nearly twice as much as other...
Oral Health
Nearly 20 years ago, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General released its ‘Oral Health in America’ report to educate the American public on the importance of oral health. The report’s overarching theme is that oral health is more...
Health Equity and Older Texans
The population of the U.S. is aging and as each individual grows they deserve to live a long, healthy life; creating the environments and opportunities that allow them to do what they value and what makes them happy. 1 But part of being healthy and creating that...
Human Rights
WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH TAKES ACTION
This past Sunday, Wellspring UMC kicked-off October with a letter writing project as part of their “World Communion Sunday" celebration with the theme, “The World at Our Borders”. Texas Impact staff joined Wellspring UMC to share resources and information on the...
Send a Letter to Legislators: Public Dollars Belong in Public Schools
Make sure your legislators know you oppose vouchers! Even if you're sure your legislator is with you on the issue, they still need to know that you are with them and will have their back when they are taking the tough votes. Fill out the form below, and we'll hand...
Texas Impact Attends TASA/TASB Convention
Over the weekend, Texas Impact staff and board members attended the annual TASA/TASB joint-convention, which more than 3500 school board trustees and superintendents attended. Like a number of our pro-public education advocacy partners, Texas Impact board members and...