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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
BORDER BILLS ENDANGER TEXANS OF FAITH
This week the Texas Legislature began its third Special session. As expected, border bills were on the agenda. On Tuesday, with short notice, the Senate Border Security Committee held a hearing to discuss the two immigration bills filed, Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) and...
Public Dollars Belong in Public Schools
Watch and share our short video on why vouchers are wrong for Texas.
Ahead of Special Session, Texas Impact Denounces School Vouchers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 9, 2023 Contact Bee Moorhead Texas Impact, the oldest and largest interfaith advocacy group in the state, today issued the following statement urging lawmakers to reject any legislation creating a program diverting taxpayer dollars to...