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...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 9, 2022 | Action Alerts, Climate Justice, COP27, Disaster Responses and Resilience, Global Climate Policy, Latest Posts
The United States has shown that it is serious about meeting its domestic emissions reduction targets with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and other policies that will help supercharge subnational and non-federal climate action. Coming out of COP27, it is...
by Bee Moorhead | Jul 28, 2022 | Human Rights, Issues, Latest Posts, Legislative
Texas Impact’s board of directors met in July to set their legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session. There were deep conversations and discernment—our board worked really hard. The priorities they came up with reflect the consensus positions of...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 1, 2021 | Action Alerts
Registration is open for the 35th Annual Texas United Methodist Women’s Legislative Event! This beloved event brings together United Methodist Women and other women of faith from across the Lone Star State to learn, pray, and advocate for freedom, justice, and...
by Joshua Houston | Oct 21, 2021 | Latest Posts, Legislative
Wrap Up of the Third Called Special Session The Third Special Called Session of the 87th Legislature adjourned Sine Die on October 18, 2021. While there are rumors of a possible fourth special session in January, a statement by the Lieutenant Governor indicated...
by Joe Czap | Sep 28, 2021 | Legislative
Democrats in Congress are attempting to pass a $3.5 trillion economic plan that would allocate funds for climate initiatives, the expansion of the child tax credit, as well as the expansion of Medicare. Since the plan has already been approved by the U.S. House of...
