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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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Action Alert Week of February 28, 2023
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39: Ep. 239 Unpacking Christian Nationalism
This week we wrap up Texas Impact’s Texas Interfaith Advocacy Days week with a conversation with friend of the program Guthrie Graves-Fitzimmons, Communications Director for BJC, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom. Guthrie joins us…
38: Ep.238 Celebrating Our Diversity
We are excited to welcome Representative Salman Bhojani to the program this week. He represents District 92 around Euless, Bedford, Grand Prairie and Arlington and was one of the speakers at Texas Impact’s Interfaith Service of Public Witness at the start of session in January. He has been making news because he is one of the first two Muslims and South Asians elected to the Texas House, and held a press conference last week focused on his religious freedom agenda, which we will talk about during the conversation.
The Path of Hope: A 4-Part Study for Faith Communities
The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities is a discussion series built around four 15-minute videos. View The Path of Hope The videos feature interviews...
37: Ep. 237 A Church for Tomorrow
This week Scott had a chance to talk with a United Methodist Bishop who grew up and served in South Texas before spending time as a Bishop in the Great Plains. We are excited to...
Texas United Women in Faith Legislative Event 2023: Faith in Action Despite Ice and Rain
My first time attending and participating in the three-day Texas United Women in Faith (UWFaith) Legislative Event this past month has left me filled with much hope for this...
Paving the Way for Religious Freedom in the 88th Legislative Session
In a press conference on February 7, Representative Salman Bhojani of House District 92 announced his new Religious Freedom Agenda, a package of bills that expands religious...
Save Money, Save the Planet
Download The Inflation Reduction Act: Save Money, Save the Planet The passage of the IRA is a boon to climate change mitigation efforts, but we’ll only realize the...
36: Ep. 236 The Ties That Bind: Women in Faith Talk About Lobbying and Legacy
This week we are joined by United Women in Faith leaders Mary Brown and Darlene Alfred for a conversation about UWFaith and civic engagement. Mary Brown served as committee chair for this year’s UWFaith Texas Legislative Event. Darlene Alfred serves on the national board of UWFaith, and is a Texas Impact Board Member.
35: Ep. 235 Building on Faith
This week Texas Impact’s Executive Director Bee Moorhead fills in for Scott. She had a chance to sit down with Maria Coyne, President and CEO of the United Church of Christ’s Cornerstone Fund. They discussed legacy giving and how faith-based funds like Cornerstone can work with congregations to engage in and support justice ministries through the wise use of buildings and other real property.