Empowering Texas Hispanics.
Strengthening Texas.

The Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation advances pragmatic policy solutions that expand economic opportunity, improve education, strengthen communities, and elevate Hispanic leadership across Texas.

We believe Texas succeeds when Hispanic families, workers, entrepreneurs, and communities succeed.

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Building Opportunity for the Next Generation of Texans

The Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing thoughtful public policy solutions that strengthen Hispanic communities and expand opportunity for all Texans.

Through research, media engagement, civic leadership, and policy advocacy, TxHPF works to elevate the voices and priorities of Hispanic Texans in the conversations shaping our state’s future.

Texas Hispanics Are Shaping the Future of Our State

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40%+

Texas Hispanics now represent nearly 40% of the state population.

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$680B+

Texas Hispanic consumers contribute hundreds of billions annually to the Texas economy.

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1 in 2

Nearly half of Texas public school students are Hispanic.

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Fastest Growing

Hispanic-owned businesses remain one of the fastest-growing business sectors in Texas.

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Millions of Voters

Texas Hispanic voters continue to play an increasingly important role in statewide elections.

The Issues That Matter Most

TxHPF focuses on practical, forward-looking policies that expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and ensure long-term prosperity for Texas families.

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Education

Expanding educational opportunity, workforce readiness, and pathways to success.

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Economic Opportunity

Supporting entrepreneurship, job creation, and upward mobility.

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Public Safety & Border Security

Promoting safe communities, secure borders, and effective law enforcement.

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Healthcare

Improving access, affordability, and healthcare workforce capacity.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Supporting reliable energy, water resources, and infrastructure investment.

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Civic Leadership

Encouraging engagement, participation, and future Hispanic leadership.

Research. Data. Solutions.

TxHPF develops research, polling, and policy analysis focused on the issues impacting Hispanic Texans and the long-term future of Texas.

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The Economic Impact of Texas Hispanics

How Hispanic workers, entrepreneurs, and families are driving Texas growth.

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Texas Hispanic Voter Trends

Polling and insights into evolving voter priorities across the state.

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Workforce & Education in Texas

Examining the future of workforce readiness and economic mobility.

In the News

TxHPF leadership regularly contributes to policy discussions across television, radio, podcasts, print, and digital media.

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows Trump leads Harris by only 6% among all Texas likely voters with 44 days left until Election Day, with Harris leading Trump by only 6% among Texas Hispanic voters

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows Trump leads Harris by only 6% among all Texas likely voters with 44 days left until Election Day, with Harris leading Trump by only 6% among Texas Hispanic voters

September 23, 2024

Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by 6 percentage points among likely voters in Texas, according to new polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation (TxHPF), after President Biden removed himself from consideration and Vice President Harris was voted to be the Democratic nominee at the Democratic National Convention in August 2024.

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Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows that 56% of Texans support legislation to authorize the construction and operation of Destination Resort Casinos

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows that 56% of Texans support legislation to authorize the construction and operation of Destination Resort Casinos

April 30, 2024

New polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation (TxHPF) shows that Texans from all political and demographic segments are strongly in favor of legislation that authorizes the construction and operation of Texas-based destination resort casinos.

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Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows 54% of Texas likely voters approve of Gov. Abbott’s handling of the situation at the border compared to only 24% who approve of President Biden’s handling of the border situation

Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation survey shows 54% of Texas likely voters approve of Gov. Abbott’s handling of the situation at the border compared to only 24% who approve of President Biden’s handling of the border situation

April 24, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott receives high marks from Texans regarding border security with fully 54% of all Texas likely voters approving his handling of the situation at the United States-Mexico border, according to new polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation (TxHPF).

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Stronger Hispanic Communities.
Stronger Texas.

TxHPF believes Texas is strongest when opportunity is expanded, communities are empowered, and every family has the ability to thrive.

Together, we can help shape a stronger future for Texas.