The federal government measures poverty by comparing a household’s income to a set poverty threshold or minimum amount of income needed to cover basic needs. While some states have different ...

The number of Texans living in poverty slightly declined during the five-year period ending in 2022, though several rural counties saw their share of poor residents increase, according to new U.S.

While higher education still guarantees better wages, more educated North Texans are struggling with poverty, according to ...

Downtown Houston on Sept. 16, 2019. Texas Attorney General sued Harris County in April to block its guaranteed income program, which would give participants about $500 a month for 18 months with no ...

The U.S. Census Bureau released new poverty estimates on Wednesday. The outlook for Texas is troubling indeed, and should prompt self-examination from state leaders and voters both. According to the ...

The challenges to Texas women's economic stability have been highlighted by the COVID pandemic. With a state legislative session looming, the Texas Women’s Foundation has identified nearly two dozen ...

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