Voting is at the core of all civic participation. Texas Impact encourages people of faith and all Texans to participate in all elections. In 2021, the Texas Legislature made major changes to Texas election laws. These laws could make it harder for some eligible Texans to vote, and they could make it harder or scarier for some Texans to volunteer to work the polls. It’s more important than ever to be an election mobilizer—casting your own vote is great, and it’s even better when you help make the system work for all of us.
VIDEO RESOURCES
Your Primary Vote Matters
Feel like your voice doesn’t matter? Only 14% (!) of eligible Texans vote in the March primaries, but that’s when most state legislative seats get decided. Legislators aren’t ignoring their constituents–they’re just listening to the folks who bother to show up.
CURRENT ACTIONS
Voter Engagement Hub
Tools and Resources for Mobilizing Your Members and Neighbors to Vote
Need Election Information?
Confirm Your Voter Registration, Learn What Is On Your Ballot, See When and Where You Can Vote, and Find Out Who Currently Represents You
Become An Election Mobilizer
Your Faith Community Can Become An Election Mobilizer by requesting a code today
CAMPAIGNS
Houston Faith Votes
Our campaign mobilizes diverse faith communities across the Greater Houston area to engage their members and neighbors in elections in 2023 & 2024.
North Texas Faith Votes
It’s time for faithful civic leadership! Ready to get started? Join faith communities from across North Texas for an afternoon of networking and hands-on civic engagement training
NEWS + UPDATES
Advancing Issues through Elections
The most successful issue organizations in American history achieved that success by injecting their issue into the primary of both political parties. The railroad tycoon, Jay...
Texas’s March Primaries: What’s at stake
Texas’s March Primaries: What’s at stake The future of public education in Texas will be decided in the party primaries. The next month is particularly crucial. ...
Your Voice Only Counts if You Use It
Feel like your voice doesn't matter? Only 14% (!) of eligible Texans vote in the March primaries, but that's when most state legislative seats get decided. Legislators aren't...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events
PROGRAMMING
Ep. 344 Why DEI?: The Chilling Effect of SB17
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in Texas colleges came under fire in the last legislative session. The passage of SB17 has been controversial with many students and faculty over the elimination of these programs. This week we are…
Read MoreEp. 343 Modern Plagues
This week we are joined by Emily Bourgeois, Community Organizer of RAC-Texas, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism—one of Texas Impact’s member institutions. We always enjoy working with Emily across a range of policy issues, including…
Read MoreEp. 342 No Shade to the Polar Bears
This week we are joined by Texas Impact’s Climate Action Fellow, Becca Edwards, to help prepare for Earth Day on April 22. Becca has been meeting with many congregations talking about climate change, liberation theology, how communities of faith can…
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