Texas Policy Lab

Bringing data-driven insights to the heart of policy-making in Texas.

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Proud of this partnership between the @txpolicylab and @HCJPD, showing how researchers can collaborate with those on the front lines, looking back to define a clear path forward. 4/4

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Our researchers partnered with Harris County to go beyond a snapshot and look at the complete histories of youths in our juvenile justice system. The results challenged some long-held beliefs, and revealed an opportunity for targeted interventions. 1/4 https://t.co/F9wfjiBrnD

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

They fall deeper into the justice system with each interaction, even if their offenses are not more serious. If we can identify youths at risk of entering this cycle *early* and provide targeted interventions, we can change their trajectory and reduce racial disparities. 3/4

[Rice Economics @RiceEcon]

Although “retired,” Ken still conducts groundbreaking research as an important member of @txpolicylab at @RiceSocSci @RiceUniversity Congrats, Ken!

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

On this Armed Forces Day, we can't ignore the challenges some veterans face when transitioning to civilian life. Through a Justice assistance Grant, @Txpolicylab has partnered with @HCSOTexas to study the impact of the Stars and Stripes Re-Entry Program for incarcerated vets.

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

https://t.co/wFU1PJ5doW

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Threat-level decisions shouldn’t be based on a hunch. Our health team has worked in partnership with Harris County to develop and refine a protocol based on real-world data and input from our global research community. @HarrisCoJudge mentioned us in a recent interview:

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Our health team developed a new dashboard to help TX school districts and parents make informed decisions about COVID-19 mitigation amid the pandemic. https://t.co/ZFyshZWEuS

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

The lead of our Health Program, Dr. Amirian talked to WSJ about the #COVID cases in #Texas today.

[Rice University News @RiceUNews]

“Many indicators imply that the larger cities (in #Texas) are also heading in the wrong direction,” said E. Susan Amirian, a research scientist and leader of the #publichealth and #healthcare program at @RiceUniversity's @txpolicylab.
https://t.co/3CIIgqa7AG #COVID #COVID_19

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Hear how Government leaders and Policy Lab partners quickly collaborated to respond to COVID-19 in the noon #APPAM2020 roundtable "Policy Development in a Time of Crisis" featuring policy labs across the country. We will be sharing our experience too. https://t.co/4ats8fBNrJ

[Rice Social Sciences @RiceSocSci]

What if businesses were graded the same way restaurants are when it comes to COVID safety and prevention? Researchers at @txpolicylab developed an inspection program, which would grade businesses on a list of common COVID-19 safety measures.

https://t.co/A5qCgaoXxh

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

The reality of #COVID19 in the US is that no single #publichealth solution can eradicate this illness from our nation. We need to think creatively about developing pragmatic, rapidly deployable tools allowing mitigation. Our researchers are working on it: https://t.co/w09JPww6j3

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Our researchers are coming up with innovative tools policymakers can employ to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

[JAMA Health Forum @JAMAHealthForum]

Creative #COVID19 mitigation tactics are crucial. The restaurant grading system can be adapted to empower consumers and give them more peace of mind when eating out, shopping, or choosing childcare. Such tactics can help people adjust to the new normal. https://t.co/YvcVamuIwm

[Rice Social Sciences @RiceSocSci]

Excited to see the work of E. Susan Amirian, an epidemiologist with Rice’s @txpolicylab, in an upcoming edition of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.

https://t.co/dnsUjVAUXV

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Collaboration is the cornerstone of our work. That’s why we are partnering with #HarrisCounty to provide scientific expertise and data-driven insights during the #COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about our #publichealth partnerships: https://t.co/xP1WXaCibE

[Arnold Ventures @Arnold_Ventures]

Policy Labs and local governments are working together to make smart, data-driven decisions to combat #COVID19 in their communities: https://t.co/4nmvjuFFLH
@txpolicylab @TheLab_DC @CAPolicyLab #evidencebased

[Arnold Ventures @Arnold_Ventures]

States right now are urgently looking for ways to combat #COVID19. Take a look at how @txpolicylab is using data to help Harris County combat the virus. https://t.co/MPLyrkfHUJ

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

Science offers us the best path forward to defeat this pandemic, flatten the curve, and, eventually, to reopen our economy. The @txpolicylab is humbled by the opportunity to support @HarrisCoJudge and our community in any and all of these efforts. #HarrisCounty #Houston

[Office of Judge Lina Hidalgo @HarrisCoJudge]

Harris County is formally partnering with @RiceUniversity's Texas Policy Lab who’s been helping us to combat #COVID19. "Our response is guided by science & expertise. We’re delighted to have the brightest minds at such a critical time in our history.” said Judge Hidalgo

[Texas Policy Lab @txpolicylab]

TPL has already been working around-the-clock for the past several weeks to provide the county the most pertinent, up-to-date scientific information to inform various aspects of its plans to combat COVID-19. https://t.co/cHRE4khPfx