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Texas also has a higher percentage of uninsured children—nearly twice the national average.

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Stop Bad Road Privatization

TexPIRG is working to stop TxDOT from selling off Texas’ roads to private companies. A bill in the Legislature would let TxDOT make deals letting private operators ignore public protections and reap enormous profits at the public’s expense.

Tell your elected officials to stand up to TxDOT • Read our report, Private Roads Pubilc Costs. • Read more.

New Report: Tax Shell Game

TexPIRG’s new report on tax havens, Tax Shell Game, was released on April 15, Tax Day. The report shows how major U.S. corporations avoid paying their fair share of taxes by hiding money in tax havens like the Cayman Islands. Loopholes in the current tax code mean that U.S. citizens have to make up for some $100 billion hidden offshore. The Obama budget currently being considered by Congress would close many of these loopholes.

Statement of TexPIRG's Ed Mierzwinski on the House Passage of the federal Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights More

TexPIRG calls on the Legislature to stop the road privatization bill in its tracks More

TexPIRG Suspends Support For SB 17 More

Study of Private Roads Shows Signs for Caution More

Texans want legislators to make health coverage a priority: Legislators, providers, and consumer advocates call for action More