Bail Reform Delivers Justice, Safety, and Savings
Public Policy Research Institute’s Cost Analysis Shows Harris County’s ODonnell Consent Decree Achieved Both Justice and Savings
Ensuring Justice: What PPRI’s Travis County Public Defense Evaluation Reveals
Statewide, appointed counsel represents about 86% of felony defendants and 54% of misdemeanor defendants according to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Public defense isn’t a peripheral service; it is the mainstay of how justice is delivered.
Texas A&M Study Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Adult Education Across Texas
Preliminary findings from a statewide evaluation point to strong instruction and persistent access barriers for adult learners in Texas.
Empowering Justice Through Innovation: Student Contributions to Texas Indigent Defense Commission’s Data Overhaul
Much like a teaching hospital, PPRI integrates student workers into high-impact projects, offering hands-on experience while advancing public service goals.
In Gratitude: Advancing Policy and Support for Texas Veterans
Supporting veterans means listening closely, understanding needs clearly, and ensuring that public resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact.
Anthony Jackson’s Evolving Impact at PPRI: From Fieldwork to Ph.D.
Anthony’s journey reflects the transformative power of mentorship, opportunity, and purpose-driven work.
New PPRI Research Sheds Light on Barriers to Senior Meal Program Participation in Texas
Funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Innovations in Nutrition (INNU) grant umbrella, this research explores the complex factors influencing participation in congregate meal programs for older adults across Texas. These programs, which offer nutritious meals in community settings, are vital for promoting food security, social connection, and independence among aging populations.
Texas A&M Researchers Highlight Local Contributions at National Aging Conference
Texas A&M Researchers Highlight Local Contributions at National Aging Conference Researchers from Texas A&M University’s Public Policy Research Institute recently represented the Brazos Valley on a national stage at the 2025 National Council on Aging Age + Action Conference, celebrating 75 years of leadership in aging services. Dr. Nandita Chaudhuri, senior research [...]
Working to Empower Youth
Through no-cost training and local coalition-building, TYAN is empowering youth-serving professionals across communities and preparing young Texans for lifelong success.
Finding Respite, Despite Challenges
Finding Respite, Despite Challenges By Heather Rodriguez '04 In 1997, then-President Bill Clinton established November as National Family Caregivers Month to recognize and honor family as well as “informal” caregivers around the country. Today, more than 3.4 million informal caregivers exist in Texas alone, providing regular and unpaid assistance to elderly loved [...]