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We Help Texans Thrive.
RAISE Texas is a statewide coalition of organizations and individuals helping Texans save money, build wealth, and achieve their dreams.
Together, we're building a brighter future for Texas families.
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2025 RAISE Texas Summit
Join us January 22-23 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Generously sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Charles Schwab, PNC, and TSAHC.
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Texans now have multiple options to file taxes for free, including the new IRS Direct File program.
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Our Statewide Financial Coaching Hub offers trainings and resources for financial coaches.
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To help Texans withstand emergencies, we need policies that address predatory loan practices.
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RAISE Texas is addressing barriers to saving, expanding saving opportunities, and advocating for policies that support saving.
Member Events & Webinars
RAISE Texas helps you tackle tough challenges with events that provide best practices, tools, and expert insights.
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Spring Webinar Series
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RAISE Texas Cultural Humility in Financial Services Certificate
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Community Leaders Convening
Each year, RAISE Texas brings together leaders and stakeholders from the financial health and asset-building field across Texas to share emerging trends, pressing challenges, and promising innovations. These convenings also serve as a vital platform for collaboration. The input and expertise shared in this convening shape and inform RAISE Texas' programs, policy priorities, and statewide initiatives.
RAISE Texas Summit
At the RAISE Texas 15th Anniversary Summit in March 2023, we focused on “Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable Financial Ecosystem for Texans.” Over two days, we brought together 193 community stakeholders and leaders from 113 organizations, including nonprofits, financial institutions, funders, and local, state, and federal agencies.
RAISE Texas VITA Conference
In June, RAISE Texas brought together 87 staff and volunteers from 46 Texas VITA programs for a collaborative conference focused on sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and exchanging innovative ideas. The convening featured a tour of the BakerRipley Tax Center, the country's largest VITA program, which completed over 36,000 tax returns during the 2024 tax season.
Publications & Resources
Maximizing Tax Credits
Driving Policy Change
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.
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