by Bobby Watson | Mar 13, 2025 | Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement
Earlier this week, the Senate State Affairs Committee heard a bill by Chairman Hughs that would make it a crime in Texas to enforce an Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO), more commonly referred to as a red flag law. Currently, Texas does not have a red flag law, yet...
by Scott Atnip | Mar 7, 2025 | Human Migration, Weekly Witness
Among the many justice issues concerning people of faith in 2025, immigration is near the top of the list across the country and across faith traditions. This week we are bringing you three guests to lay a foundation for immigration advocacy—at the federal level and...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Health, Human Rights, Latest Posts
Texans don’t have to agree on every abortion question to know that pregnant patients deserve the best care, and doctors deserve respect. Texas legislators should fix Texas’ abortion laws so they reflect our shared Texas values. Texas Impact has tools and resources to...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Human Rights, Latest Posts
Texas Impact recently had the opportunity to host a meeting of French Muslim leaders in our office. We shared information about our work, and the role faith communities play in Texas and U.S. public policy development. The delegation was in the US under the US...
by Heather Malkawi | Nov 13, 2024 | Blog, Faith Leader Statements, Human Rights, Individual Action, Latest Posts, Race & Gender, Resources
This year, it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling stretched thin after a heated election season. Now as we head into the holidays, we’re ready for joy, connection, and maybe a bit of peace. But let’s face it: family gatherings can be tricky even at the best of...
by Becca Edwards | Nov 12, 2024 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy, Human Rights, Issues, Latest Posts
COP29 started in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday, November 11, 2024. The conference began with a plenary session during which the COP28 president, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, offered some reflections on COP28 (last year, in Dubai, UAE). Dr. Al Jaber then passed the gavel to the...
