by Bee Moorhead | Aug 3, 2023 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
TITLE: Open Letter to Gov. Abbott from Faith Leaders on Migrant Drownings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 03, 2023 Contact Bee Moorhead: bee@texasimpact.org “A BLIGHT ON OUR STATE’S NAME” On Thursday, August 3, the Rev. Franz Schemmel, pastor of the...
by Kyle Riley | Aug 2, 2023 | Civic Engagement, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts
In anticipation of Texas Impact’s Houston Faith Votes Kick-off Events on 8/20, 8/26, and 8/27 (register here), I am speaking with several faith leaders across Houston. Through these dialogues, faith leaders explore why voting is vital for their community, and why it’s...
by Joshua Houston | Jul 28, 2023 | Economic Justice, Education, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Legislative, Religious Freedom
What is a public school chaplain? Texas school children may soon find out. In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 763, which gives public school districts the option to hire religiously affiliated chaplains. However, the bill provides no definition, job...
by Kyle Riley | Jul 27, 2023 | Blog, Civic Engagement, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts
In anticipation of Texas Impact’s Houston Faith Votes Kick-off Events on 8/20, 8/26, and 8/27 (register here), I am speaking with several faith leaders across Houston. Through these dialogues, faith leaders explore why voting is vital for their community, and why it’s...
by Fabiola Olvera Benitez | Jul 26, 2023 | Asylum, Asylum Ban, Blog, Faith Communities, Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
Take Action: Join our Webinar To learn more about this necessary immigration reform and future opportunities to get involved, head to txfaith.org/DIGNIDADwebinar to register for our webinar on Thursday, August 3rd at 6:30 pm CDT. We have not seen comprehensive...
by Bobby Watson | Jul 26, 2023 | Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement, Legislative
Though the regular legislative session has ended, advocacy for common-sense gun reform has not. On Monday, July 10th Texas Impact joined Change the Ref as well as other advocates and survivors of gun violence for a press conference at the Texas Capitol. Change the Ref...
