by Bee Moorhead | Jan 14, 2025 | Faith Leader Statements, Latest Posts, Legislative, Spotlight
On the first day of every regular session of the Texas Legislature since 1973, Texas Impact has held an interfaith celebration of public witness on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol. Public prayer and intention-setting offer an opportunity to affirm deeply...
by Heather Malkawi | Jan 8, 2025 | Faith Communities, Get Involved, Latest Posts, Legislative, Spotlight, TXIPL Website
Make a difference at the Capitol! Are you wanting to take a more active role at the Capitol this session, but holding signs and making phone calls, or visiting every legislative office isn’t in your wheelhouse? If you’re nodding your head already, then we’re looking...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 30, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Economic Justice, Latest Posts, Legislative
In the final episode of Season One of Faith in Democracy, Bee turns to Texas budget expert Eva DeLuna Castro to explain the Texas biennial...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 18, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative, Spotlight
In Episode 5 of Faith in Democracy, Bee covers the nuts and bolts of providing legislative testimony, including how to register, what kind of information to include, and when to expect your bill to move forward (or...
by Kat Karbach | Dec 11, 2024 | Latest Posts, Legislative, TXIPL Website
“A Peek Behind the Scenes” During our Annual Membership Drive, I want to give you a sneak peak behind the curtain of how our Lobby Team is preparing for the 89th Legislative Session. Throughout December, I will be interviewing each member of our Lobby Team...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 10, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative, Spotlight
Episode 4 of Texas Impact’s new YouTube series Faith in Democracy walks viewers through the stages of a regular Texas legislative session, using the metaphor of a symphony to describe the flow of legislative activity. The Legislative Calendar tracks the...
