by Katie Wang | Oct 30, 2023 | Advocacy 101, Civic Engagement, Congregation and Group Action, Government 101, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts
The November 2023 general election is underway, and Houston congregations are mobilizing their members to use their voice in the voting booth. As of close of business on October 29, 100,438 registered voters in Harris County had cast their ballots either in person or...
by Katie Wang | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog, Civic Engagement, Get Involved, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts, Membership
Voting is a matter of faith, citizenship, and democracy, and I am thankful for the opportunity to support faith communities across Greater Houston and Texas as they lift up the voices of their members and neighbors through the electoral process. As Texas...
by Katie Wang | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog, Civic Engagement, Congregation and Group Action, Get Involved, Latest Posts
People of Faith Are Preparing to Get Out the Vote As the 88th Texas Legislature marches on, a group of Texas Impact advocates in the Greater Houston area met this week to set their sights beyond the session and start considering how to focus their energy after sine...
by Katie Wang | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog, Civic Engagement, Faith Leader Statements, Latest Posts, Legislative, Religious Freedom
In a press conference on February 7, Representative Salman Bhojani of House District 92 announced his new Religious Freedom Agenda, a package of bills that expands religious protections in Texas, with a focus on optional state holidays, state exam test dates, and...