On Thursday, February 16, 2023, Governor Abbott delivered his State of the State address to share his priorities for the 88th Legislative Session and outline his plans for Texas. As expected, his top focuses fail to prioritize our state's most valuable resource – people. This week, Marisa and Every Texan Senior Fiscal Analyst Dick Lavine discuss the real state of the state with leaders from some of Every Texan's strongest partners – Brianna Brown (Texas Organizing Project), Rochelle Garza (Texas Civil Rights Project), and Chloe Latham Sikes (IDRA). This extended episode breaks down what the Legislature must do this session to advance equity for every Texan – no exceptions.
