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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 start dyi…
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. Durin…
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 c…
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 that…
Together, We’re Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect So Kids Can Thrive
This April, as we commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’re calling on all North Texans to learn more about the prevalence of child abuse and ne…
At United Way Day at the Capitol, Advocates Call Attention to Key Policy Issues for North Texans
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, one of the ways we work to improve access to education, income and health is by uniting our voices through advocacy. When…
Our 2023 Legislative Priorities at United Way of Dallas
The 88th Texas Legislature is in full swing, and lawmakers have introduced more than 4,500 bills on a staggering number of topics. At United Way of Metropolita…
Hear Policymakers’ Perspective on the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
The 88th Texas Legislature convenes on Jan. 10, 2023, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is gearing up for a busy 140 days of advocacy. To prepare for this…