by Joshua Houston | Aug 25, 2021 | Action Alerts, Legislative
2nd Special Session Legislation The following 22 bills encompass Governor Abbott’s agenda for the second called session of the 87th Legislature. Texas Impact opposes most of these bills (red); we are neutral on a few (black); and we support 4. It is important to note...
by Sidney Earnheart | Aug 13, 2021 | Civic Engagement, Congregation and Group Action, Individual Action, Latest Posts, Legislative
The 87th Texas Legislature is now convened in its second special session, and election reform remains at the forefront of state leaders’ agendas. Texas Impact opposes omnibus election reform legislation that has been introduced in the 87th Regular; 1st Called; and now...
by Joshua Houston | May 17, 2021 | Action Alerts
May 17-18, 2021 Two weeks are left in the 87th Legislature. Action will be directed at calling your state representative and state senator, and there will likely be additional action alerts throughout the week as things move very quickly. Call Your State Senator...
by Joshua Houston | May 10, 2021 | Action Alerts, Latest Posts
May 10-11, 2021 With less than 21 days to go, deadlines drive the action. Tuesday is the last day to set House bills on the House calendar. We anticipate a second action alert to be sent out on Wednesday. Call Your House Member Oppose HB 3920 by Rep. Dean HB 3920...
by Joshua Houston | May 3, 2021 | Action Alerts, Latest Posts
Week of May 3, 2021 With less than 28 days to go, the focus on the House Calendars Committee continues. The House Calendars Committee is the gatekeeper determining which bills make it to the House floor for consideration. Call the House Calendars Committee Chair...
by Joshua Houston | Apr 27, 2021 | Action Alerts
Supplemental for the End of the Week of April 26, 2021 Things are moving quickly, and your calls are helping to move legislation along. Since we issued this week’s action alert, the House Calendars Committee has set three good criminal justice reform bills and a good...
