Despite the growth of Latino political participation and demographic influence, civil-rights based advocacy is critical to change current political and policy power, and ‘break’ the generational social and economic disparities that persist.
Tag: Equity
All immigrants, regardless of citizenship status should have access to healthcare; its cost-effective, improves health, and a bonus for a stronger workforce and the economy.
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The Rio Grande Valley experiences disproportionately high rates of food insecurity which harms health and economic mobility. It reflects deeper structural inequities.
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The State Board of Education (SBOE) is undertaking a sweeping overhaul of social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all grades K–12. What will be the costs from the proposed changes? Latinos and allies rightly identify the cost as barriers to academic success and future adult opportunities – resulting from reductions in historical integrity and inclusivity (their contributions), and overall education quality.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) which claims no additional financial costs to the state, does not account for the full cascade of downstream implementation costs. Millions of unfunded education costs that will affect school districts, teacher preparation and historic sites and cultural institutions.
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Enacted legislation provided modest system stabilization and targeted program improvements but failed to deliver structural Basic Allotment/Foundation School Program reforms necessary to close persistent equity gaps affecting Latino students. At the same time, bills with the strongest potential to strengthen Latino human capital and long-term economic mobility did not advance, representing a significant missed opportunity for Texas’ future workforce.
Maternal health problems and risks disproportionately impact Latinas, particularly in rural underserved areas. By Claudia Azua, LTPC Fellow Texas LULAC, State Director for Women.
Equity-based policies that target non-medical drivers of health (NDOH) can address structural barriers to poor health. By Sabrina E. Cuauro, LTPC Fellow.
The Texas 89th Legislative Session: Latino Impact Report Series, produced by the Latino Texas Policy Center (LTPC), evaluates legislation through a Human Capital Investment/Bienestar (HCI/B) framework – assessing whether policies invest in, protect, or undermine the foundational conditions that allow Latino individuals, families, and communities to thrive. It is a unified, equity-centered approach used to evaluate how legislation affects opportunity, mobility, and long-term economic outcomes for Latino communities.
Guide on 17 Texas proposed constitutional amendments on the November 4, 2025 electon ballot – pros, cons, and potential impacts on racial/ethnic and economic equity for all Texans. Be an informed voter.
High school students have encountered barriers in finding helpful college information, funding opportunities, key student services, and staff personnel to help them access and succeed in college.