We Help Texans Thrive.

RAISE Texas is a statewide coalition of nonprofits, financial institutions, public agencies, and community leaders working together to help Texans save money, build assets, and achieve long-term financial security.

Through partnerships, policy solutions, and practical tools, we connect organizations across Texas to expand opportunity and strengthen economic mobility.

Our Priorities in 2026

In 2026, RAISE Texas will bring partners together through statewide convenings, capacity-building institutes, and collaborative planning sessions. Our priorities include addressing the benefits cliff, expanding free tax preparation to help families claim valuable tax credits, elevating lived experiences of medical debt, advancing credit-building opportunities, and preparing for the 2027 Texas legislative session.

Together, these efforts work to remove systemic barriers, strengthen financial security, and expand economic mobility for Texas families.

Join RAISE Texas to stay informed, connect with partners statewide, and receive updates on our work.

Advancing Financial Security through Five Strategic Focus Areas

Too many Texans face barriers to financial security.

RAISE Texas works with nonprofits, financial institutions, public agencies, and community partners across the state to address these challenges and develop practical solutions.

Through collaboration, training, and policy engagement, we connect organizations, share strategies, and strengthen the field of financial capability in Texas. Our work is organized around five interconnected focus areas.

Convenings, Conferences & Trainings

RAISE Texas helps you tackle tough challenges with events that provide best practices, tools, and expert insights.

Statewide Leadership & Policy Convenings

RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to discuss emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising solutions. These convenings also create space for collaboration across nonprofits, financial institutions, researchers, and policymakers. They also support focused initiatives, like the Benefits Cliff workgroup, that bring partners together to develop practical solutions to complex challenges facing Texas families.

The insights and expertise shared through these conversations help shape RAISE Texas’ programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.

RAISE Texas Summit

At our biennial statewide summit, we convene hundreds of community stakeholders and leaders from organizations across Texas, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies. Our next summit will be in 2027.

RAISE Texas VITA Conference

In September 2026, RAISE Texas will convene VITA leaders from across the state in Austin for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, tackling challenges, and exploring innovative approaches to expanding free tax preparation in Texas. Contact us for details.

At our last conference, participants toured the BakerRipley Tax Center in Houston, the nation’s largest VITA program, which prepares more than 36,000 tax returns each year.

Capacity Building & Professional Development

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Stay current on the policies, practices, and financial trends shaping the lives of Texas families. RAISE Texas trainings provide practical tools, peer learning, and expert insights to help practitioners strengthen their work and better serve their communities.

Publications & Resources

Maximizing Tax Credits

VITA Funding Toolkit

Advancing Financial Solutions

Safe Affordable Loans

Supporting Financial Coaching

Financial Coaching Services

Driving Policy Change

Community Leaders Meeting

Our Supporters

Our sponsors play a crucial role in helping RAISE Texas work with organizations and individuals across the state to create a brighter future for Texas families and communities.
We are grateful for their continued support.