This report looks at the design of the CHIP program, whether CHIP is meeting the goal of covering uninsured children, and the impact of policy changes coupled with an improving economy as they relate to the decline in CHIP enrollment.
Economy
Bringing Down the House (Price)
A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...
July 16, 2026