During the Texas floods, Maddie Sloan from Texas Appleseed cautioned that dismantling FEMA would leave communities without essential federal support, warning that states—even those as capable as Texas—rely on FEMA for timely disaster relief. This public statement underscores the nonprofit’s stance against policies that would shift critical disaster management responsibilities to state governments amid rising authoritarian pushback.

A DOJ investigation confirmed severe constitutional rights violations and discriminatory practices at five Texas juvenile justice facilities, validating the complaint filed by Texas Appleseed and Disability Rights Texas. The investigation revealed excessive force, prolonged isolation, and failures to protect children from abuse, especially affecting youths with disabilities.

Texas Appleseed is promoting law and policy changes at state, local, and school district levels to improve education justice, aiming to create supportive environments for all students regardless of background.

Texas Appleseed, along with other advocacy groups, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice and Texas Education Agency alleging that two Texas school districts (BISD and CCISD) engaged in discriminatory practices against students with disabilities and students of color by overusing truancy court referrals and fostering hostile educational environments.

Texas Appleseed's 'Our Impact' page outlines its proactive efforts to reform policies addressing systemic causes of youth homelessness. The organization has developed a Homeless Youth Handbook and released policy recommendations to aid vulnerable young people, thereby promoting social justice and inclusive policy reform.

Texas Appleseed, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice, is leveraging volunteer legal support and community partnerships to advance policy reforms in education, juvenile justice, and consumer protection in Texas.

Texas Appleseed published its legislative priorities document in November 2022 outlining a comprehensive progressive agenda that includes proposals for juvenile justice reform, fair housing initiatives, enhanced mental health response, and consumer financial protections. The document advocates for reforms aimed at reducing systemic injustices and promoting policies that support marginalized communities.