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Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans’ Health and Wellbeing
The upcoming 2022-2023 Sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, offers a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to advance public health in the Lone Star State.
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United States v. Texas Ruling: Texas Cannot Choose Who to Deport
SCOTUS RULING: UNITED STATES v. TEXAS Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a decision in U.S. v. Texas. Justice Kavanaugh delivered the opinion of the...
Resilient Communities for Dallas
Join the Zoom NowThere's never been a better time to prioritize energy and environmental stewardship for your house of worship! New federal incentives and new state laws are...
Ep.303 Culture Clash: Fighting the Headwinds on Gun Regulation
This week we welcome Representative Vikki Goodwin to the program. Rep. Goodwin represents House District 47 in the Austin area and has been a longtime champion for commonsense gun reform. Scott and Rep. Goodwin talk about how personal…
Senate Impeachment Rules
This week, the Texas Senate adopted rules for its upcoming impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton. The rules are laid out in Senate Resolution 35, which sets the trial...
Texas Impact Takes Students to the Capitol
Even though the Texas legislative session has ended Texas Impact continues to work on mobilizing and educating people on the legislative process. This past Thursday on June 15th...
Ep.302 State of Play
This week we welcome Texas Impact’s outside legislative counsel, Beaman Floyd, as we discuss some of the factors at play as state leadership continues to figure out what is happening with the special session, or sessions. Weekly Witness will take a…
A Month Post End of Title 42: Texas Buys Buoys
The above photo depicts the raised razor wire fence above the Rio Grande right across the asylum encampment in Matamoros. Over 70% Decrease in Southwest Border Encounters...
Ep. 301 Power Dynamics: Energy Issues and the Texas Legislature
Weekly Witness is back with a new legislative wrapup series, and we are excited to start by welcoming Senator Nathan Johnson to the program to discuss the grid and making sure Texas can keep the lights on in a sustainable way that is best for all…
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What does Texas Impact membership mean for congregations? What's involved in joining? How much does it cost? What are the benefits? For answers to these and many more questions,...
House Hearing on Paxton Impeachment Resolution
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