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Out Of Reach 2020 highlights that there is too little affordable housing for low-income Texans
COVID-19 has forced our nation to reckon with many of its flawed systems. While our country is experiencing a fundamental…
LGBTQ Texans now have workplace protections thanks to SCOTUS. They deserve Fair Housing protections too.
This week, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a landmark case that an individual could not be…
Unsure if your home is protected from eviction during COVID-19? We co-created a new map tool to help.
When the State of Texas lifted its eviction moratorium in May that was keeping Texans housed and safe, many renters were…
Podcast Episode 28: The COVID-19 housing crisis
The news cycle under COVID-19 has operated at a breakneck pace. For many, it’s been difficult to track what the…
Podcast Episode 27: Addressing ‘The Gap’ for Low-Income Renters
Last week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition published their 2020 edition of The Gap report, which annually evaluates the…
Texas ranks near last in affordable and available housing for the lowest income renters, new report shows
This week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released their 2020 edition of The Gap report, which annually evaluates the…
Cleanup of Donna Lake to officially commence in March, due to pressure from ARISE, LUPE, and local allies
Texas Housers has worked for years in the Rio Grande Valley, partnering with motivated organizations like LUPE and ARISE, to…
Harvey Forgotten Survivor Caucus show the long road to disaster recovery with their first ‘home tour’ (VIDEO)
On January 16, a group of residents who have come together to utilize their collective power under the name Harvey Forgotten…
The 2019 Houser Awards spotlighted outstanding achievement in housing justice and a new vision for Texas
On Tuesday, November 5, the collective power of housing justice in Texas was gathered all in one room to honor…
Listen to Texas Housers on KUT radio explaining HUD’s attempted dismantling of the Disparate Impact Rule
As the decision from HUD on keeping the Disparate Impact Rule intact hangs in the balance, Texas Housers has been…
Here is how the Seven Principles for Disaster Recovery could be a roadmap to repair following Hurricane Dorian
The harsh toll Hurricane Dorian took on the Bahamas, Southeastern United States, and Atlantic Canada is a cruel, but unfortunately…
The city of Houston says it wants to end impediments to Fair Housing using the Four Rights. It should lead by example.
Fair housing was signed into law to root out segregation and individual acts of discrimination. But it means so much…
Report details the cumulative trauma of family violence and natural disaster during Hurricane Harvey
In a natural disaster, it is vital to act as quickly as possible to help those most vulnerable first. Some…
The U.S. Senate wants to establish a permanent resource to rebuild with the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act Of 2019
Disaster recovery at this moment does not work for all who need it. Structural issues like drainage or organizational issues such…
Texas Housers and Texas Appleseed urge HUD to follow established law in joint comment on mixed-status families
HUD’s proposal to disrupt the lives of mixed immigration status families is both contradictory to meaning of the law intended…
Podcast Episode 12: Juneteenth and Texas Freedom Colonies
Juneteenth is soon approaching in a few days, and in honor of the holiday, we spoke about the preservation of…
Disaster survivors often faced double the financial toll when rebuilding their homes. A new law now ensures that won’t happen.
Following a natural disaster, a survivor’s road back to normal can be long and difficult. If they are lucky enough…
Texas Housers Accepts NLIHC’s 2019 Resident Organizing Award For 12 Moms Initiative
On March 28, Texas Housers was given the honor of accepting the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Resident Organizing Award…
If this small fix to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program pushed further, it could reshape affordable housing
Building affordable housing can be a long journey with approval needed from many groups and individuals along the way. Unfortunately,…
The Stunning Difference Between These Neighborhood Storm Drains Is Inequality At Work
The equality in government resources, specifically storm drainage in Houston, is a path toward justice and a major policy priority…
Where You Live Impacts Your Health Right Down To The ZIP Code
Life expectancy is inextricably tied to an individual’s socioeconomic circumstances; this is fairly common knowledge. However, what is less known…
These bills strengthening Texas tenants’ rights and disaster recovery could reshape our future
Texans face a host of housing issues: an inadequate amount of quality affordable homes and the lingering effects of Hurricane…