School vouchers, also known as education savings accounts (ESAs), have been a focal point this session and a priority for some state leaders. ESAs must be rejected by state lawmakers.
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Texas patients struggle to access healthcare, urge lawmakers to act
By Texans For Healthcare AccessTexans for Healthcare Access is a group of highly diverse organizations representing consumers, business, and a broad range of health care stakeholders working to improve access to quality, local healthcare for all Texans.Lawmakers can solve the healthcare crisis this session. The HEAL Texans Act, Senate Bill 1700 will change lives by […]
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Costly health care: Texas has an affordability crisis
What is driving higher health care prices and what steps can policymakers take today to address the increasing prices in health care across Texas? Here’s our diagnosis.
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The latest trend sweeping Texas: Playing lottery online
With Jackpot.com, Texans can play their favourite lottery games from anywhere.
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Texas students deserve tutoring that is truly “high-impact”
By Dr. Sharla Horton-Williams, The Commit PartnershipToo many Texas students are still experiencing the negative impact of unprecedented learning disruptions over the last few years. Only half of Texas third graders can read on grade level. Even fewer students meet grade level expectations in math. Our kids need strategic interventions, and research shows that high-impact […]
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Why sending students to college is good for Texas
A college-educated community leads to huge advantages for cities and states, from more economically secure families to strong local leaders
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For an aging Texas, expand access to healthcare
By Rob Schneider, Executive Council AARP TexasOlder Texans are in dire need of better access to health care. The warning signs of a looming crisis are clear.3.7 million Texans are age 65 and older, and the senior population is growing. By 2050, the number of Texans age 65 and older will be 8.3 million. This […]
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Are Texas students prepared for life after high school?
A new report by Texas 2036 and the George W. Bush Institute details how far too many Texas students are graduating high school without the knowledge and skills to succeed.
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Community colleges are key to solving Texas’ shortage of skilled workers
By The Commit PartnershipBy 2030, 62% of all Texas jobs will require a postsecondary credential. The problem is Texas lacks the skilled workforce to fill these jobs. In a recent Dallas Fed survey, “labor shortages/difficulty hiring” continued to rank as a top concern for Texas firms, above even inflation and interest rates. Community colleges can […]
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Health care closer to home
Exceptional item request from the Texas Legislature will support telehealth efforts to expand health care access to underserved areas of the state.