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 …
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 d…
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: 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…
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. Wh…
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 Metropoli…