ABOUT US
Empowering Texans Through Health, Policy & Civic Education
We are a Texas-based civic-education initiative founded by medical students and aspiring physicians who believe better health outcomes depend not only on medical care, but also on informed public policy and engaged communities.
WHY WE EXIST
Health policy is public health.
Our mission is to educate Texans about health-related public policy and empower them to make their voices heard by their elected representatives.
From the cost and accessibility of essential medications to traffic and roadway safety and access to lifesaving resources such as naloxone, public policy decisions can have a direct impact on the health, safety, and quality of life of Texans.
We work to make these issues easier to understand by providing accessible, evidence-informed educational resources about proposed and existing policies. We help Texans understand how government decisions can affect their communities and provide practical information about how they can contact their state and federal representatives, share their concerns, and participate in the democratic process.
WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
Five areas. One mission.
Affordable Healthcare & Medications
Explaining policies related to access, affordability and essential treatment.
Road & Traffic Safety
Explaining policies affecting crashes, speed and roadway safety.
Lifesaving Medications
Explaining access to naloxone and other emergency resources.
Health Equity & Access
Examining factors that shape access to healthcare across communities.
Civic Engagement
Helping Texans research legislation and communicate with government.
OUR APPROACH
Inform, don't instruct.
We believe Texans deserve understandable, trustworthy information about the policies that affect their health and communities.
Our perspective is informed by our experiences in healthcare and medical education, while our work is centered on evidence, education, and the wellbeing of Texas communities.
We link readers to legislation, government documents and original research whenever possible.
We explain technical terms without assuming a policy or medical background.
Policy pages show when information was last reviewed.
Material errors should be clearly corrected and documented.
OUR VISION
We envision a Texas where people understand how public policy affects their health, feel confident engaging with their government, and have a meaningful voice in shaping policies that promote safer, healthier communities.
Better-informed Texans. Stronger communities. Healthier Texas.