Judges Block ‘Public Charge’ Rule That Targets Immigrant Use of Health and Nutrition Services
October 15th, 2019
Feeding Texas policy analyst Jamie Olson explains how the ‘public charge’ ruling affects low-income immigrant families. This story was originally published in the Dallas Observer. Immigration advocates across Texas are breathing a sigh of relief after a new rule targeting low-income immigrants was blocked in federal court. Three federal judges have issued nationwide preliminary injunctions
1 in 7 Texas Homes Struggle to Avoid Hunger As Threats to Federal Assistance Mount
September 6th, 2019
The report found that Texas’ food insecurity rate was higher than the national rate during the same time period. In raw numbers, nearly 1.5 million Texas households were food insecure, more than any other state except California.
New ‘Public Charge’ Rule Targets Immigrant Use of Health and Nutrition Services
August 26th, 2019
Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security published a new rule that may lead to increased hunger in immigrant communities across the nation.
Many Students Could Lose Free Lunch Under Proposed SNAP Changes
August 1st, 2019
Feeding Texas Policy Analyst Jamie Olson weighs in on how proposed changes to SNAP would affect working families and children.
Can We Stop Kids From Being Shamed Over School Lunch Debt?
June 24th, 2019
Feeding Texas CEO Celia Cole weighs in on the importance of finding long-term solutions in Texas cafeterias.
This story was originally published on Civil Eats.
Legislative Session 101
March 22nd, 2019
And we’re off! Every two years, the Texas Legislature convenes for a 140-day regular legislative session, during which our legislators set the state budget and enact laws to provide for the health, welfare, education, environment, and economic well-being of the citizens of Texas.