Your Guide to Voting in the May 6 Election
Calling all change-seekers: North Texas has an important election coming up on Saturday, May 6 that could have a significant impact on education, income and …
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: Investing in Education, Income and Health
This legislative session, Texas has a $32.7 billion budgetary surplus, which presents a unique opportunity to invest in Texas families. United Way of Metropo…
Progress on Our 2023 Legislative Priorities
We’re two-thirds of the way through the 88th Texas Legislature and at a key juncture for our legislative priorities. In a few short weeks, bills will s…
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: Modernize the 211 Referral Helpline
211 is an important community resource that can be particularly useful for our low-income neighbors. However, the service has been underfunded for years. Dur…
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: Equity in Public Transportation
Public transportation is vital for Texans to be able to access education, financial stability and healthcare services. The Texas Department of Transportation…
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: Payday Loans
Throughout Texas, cities have adopted local ordinances to limit the harmful impact of payday and auto-title loans. During the 2023 Texas legislative session,…
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: School-Based Mental Health
Childhood mental health is in crisis in Texas and across the nation. During the Texas Legislature’s 2023 session, lawmakers are considering several bills tha…
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: Eviction Sealing
Eviction is the leading cause of homelessness, and just one eviction filing can cause housing insecurity for up to seven years. During the current Texas legi…