Every Texan

Every Texan At Every Texan, we believe that social justice requires public policy. We are formerly known as the Center for Public Policy Priorities.

We believe this new name, Every Texan, better reflects who we are and our social justice vision for Texas. Our policy solutions and advocacy rely on high-quality data collected from credible sources and developed independently. We draw on a 35-year history of advancing social justice in Texas. Ever since the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, Texas founded us, we have pursued our vision of a more equitable Texas

Policy can change lives, and so can the people behind it.πŸ’‘ πŸ“£ We're looking for the next addition to our Legislative & Go...
05/29/2026

Policy can change lives, and so can the people behind it.πŸ’‘

πŸ“£ We're looking for the next addition to our Legislative & Government Affairs team β€” a Policy Analyst deeply dedicated to making public benefits equitable and accessible for Texans across the state. You'll work alongside our policy experts, coalition partners, and campaigns team to drive change that matters.

πŸ’» Interested in learning more? Scan the QR code or visit https://everytexan.org/get-involved/jobs-internships/

πŸ“£ TEXAS CHANGEMAKERS: THIS IS FOR YOU! Are you passionate about healthcare access, food justice, and creating change in ...
05/27/2026

πŸ“£ TEXAS CHANGEMAKERS: THIS IS FOR YOU!

Are you passionate about healthcare access, food justice, and creating change in your community? The 2026 Healthcare for All Leadership Cohort is accepting now through JUNE 1 ⏰ Don't wait!

πŸ‘‰ 12-week virtual leadership program
πŸ’‘ Learn advocacy, organizing & storytelling skills
🀝 Connect with changemakers across Texas
✨ $750 stipend upon successful completion

Ready to grow your leadership and take action for your community? πŸ”— Apply now: bit.ly/HC4ALL26

🌟 Calling all Texans passionate about healthcare, food access, and community change! 🌟 Applications are now open for the...
05/20/2026

🌟 Calling all Texans passionate about healthcare, food access, and community change! 🌟

Applications are now open for the 2026 Healthcare for All Leadership Cohort, a 12-week virtual program designed to help everyday changemakers grow their advocacy, organizing, and storytelling skills.

Whether you’re new to advocacy or already active in your community, this program will help you learn:
πŸ’¬ How healthcare and food systems work in Texas
πŸ“’ How to advocate effectively with lawmakers and decision-makers
πŸ“ How to use your story and lived experience to drive impact

Learn more & apply on bit.ly/HC4All26

πŸ“£ Every Texan's everywhere!πŸ“ The last couple of weeks have been a blast! From our state's capital to the nation's, and e...
05/08/2026

πŸ“£ Every Texan's everywhere!πŸ“

The last couple of weeks have been a blast! From our state's capital to the nation's, and even in between, Every Texan's joined partners to listen, learn, and share!

πŸ‘‡πŸΌ Check out:
🀠Parisa Fatehi-Weeks, Executive Director, at Austin Together's Collaborative Community Summit with Brene Brown πŸ“ATX
βš–οΈ Luis Figueroa, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, at Local Power⚑Shared Futures, hosted by Local Solutions Support Center and Local Progress Impact Lab πŸ“Nashville, TN
πŸŽ’Jaime Puente, Director of Economic Opportunity, with former Every Texan Fellow and Analyst, Kimberly Clarida, at EdTrust Equity Bootcamp πŸ“ Washington D.C.
🌟Shannon Halbrook, Director of Invest in Texas, and Simona Gabriela Harry, Dep. Director of Strategic Campaigns and Engagement, at Guaranteed Income Now, hosted by the Economic Security Project in πŸ“ATX

Whether at home in our beloved state or as visitors in far off places, we're proud to build a brighter Texas for all.

Texas schools are doing more with less.πŸ“‰ Nearly $2,000 less per student πŸ’° $51 billion is spent on tax cutsOur new report...
05/06/2026

Texas schools are doing more with less.
πŸ“‰ Nearly $2,000 less per student
πŸ’° $51 billion is spent on tax cuts

Our new report breaks down what this means for students, teachers, and classrooms across the state. Learn more at bit.ly/pinchingpennies

πŸŒ† Join us in Austin next week for the 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference!Neighborhood conditions shape acc...
04/20/2026

πŸŒ† Join us in Austin next week for the 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference!

Neighborhood conditions shape access to housing, education, health, and opportunity in Austin. This free, all-day conference brings together practitioners, policymakers, advocates, community leaders, business leaders, educators, and philanthropic partners to explore how fair housing, data, and coordinated action can strengthen outcomes across our city β€” including our very own Parisa Fatehi-Weeks and Coda Rayo-GarzaπŸŽ‰

Register and learn more at speakupaustin.org/fairhousing

πŸ“… April 29, 2026
πŸ“ Norris Conference Center | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🍽 Continental breakfast & lunch included.

It’s officially time to amplify change for EVERY Austin neighbor! πŸŽ‰ For 40 years, Every Texan has driven policy decision...
03/04/2026

It’s officially time to amplify change for EVERY Austin neighbor! πŸŽ‰

For 40 years, Every Texan has driven policy decisions with urgent and lasting impact, and this year, our mission enters an exciting new chapter under the leadership of our new Executive Director (Austin local! 🀠) Parisa Fatehi-Weeks.

Join us and be part of the change at the link in our bio. https://bit.ly/amplifyetx Early giving is open now through 6pm tomorrow!

Do you work, vote, learn, play, eat, or live here? Every Texan's work at your state capitol ensures that you can do all ...
03/03/2026

Do you work, vote, learn, play, eat, or live here? Every Texan's work at your state capitol ensures that you can do all those things and more - in the place you call home, with fewer barriers and challenges.
Amplify Austin starts tomorrow and Every Texan is continuing our mission to strengthen public policy to ensure that Texans across the state- including all our neighbors from all backgrounds- thrives.
Consider the impact of your support this year as a gesture of care for your neighbors! When you support Every Texan you help us strengthen the roots of equity through strong public policy!
Give at the link in bio and swipe to share why you give here!

02/27/2026

We live here, we give here, we love it here. ❀️ Now more than ever we need your support to continue correcting harmful policies and strengthening the roots of opportunity for our neighbors, friends, and families.

Join us in amplifying this work during Amplify Austin Day on March 4–5. πŸ’™ Support us at the link in our bio or visit Bit.ly/amplifyetx

I live here, I give here, I love it here. ❀️ For 40 years, Every Texan has put our most vulnerable neighbors first β€” sha...
02/23/2026

I live here, I give here, I love it here. ❀️ For 40 years, Every Texan has put our most vulnerable neighbors first β€” shaping public policy so every Texan can thrive. While others profit from division, we build bridges that connect communities and drive real, lasting change.

Now, we need your support to continue correcting harmful policies and strengthening the roots of opportunity for our neighbors, friends, and families.

Join us in amplifying this work for the Texas of today and tomorrow during Amplify Austin Day on March 4–5. πŸ’™ Support us at the link in our bio!

Address

7020 Easy Wind Drive, Ste 200
Austin, TX
78752

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15123200222

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