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 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 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...
by Becca Edwards | Dec 3, 2024 | Climate Justice, Latest Posts, Spotlight
Near the end of last year’s COP in Dubai, UAE, the African nations together wrote a letter to the COP presidency lamenting the lack of urgent language around transitioning away from fossil fuels in the final version of the Stocktake document. The letter said...
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 15, 2024 | Faith Leader Statements, Issues, Latest Posts, Legislative, Spotlight
Board Members Abel Vega and Rev. Jessica Cain confer about legislative priorities Texas Impact’s board of directors unanimously approved a legislative agenda for 2025-2026 following its biennial legislative retreat. The more than 40 members of the board...
