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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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Reflecting on the SACReD Gathering 2024
This week, I spent time in New Orleans attending the SACReD Gathering 2024. SACReD, or the Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity, is an organization...
Ep. 345 Voices from the Field: Listening and Lobbying on the Farm Bill
Texas Impact is proud to be a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s ELCA Advocacy family as a State Public Policy Office for Texas. Joining us this week is Christine Moffett, ELCA Program Director for Environment and Energy…
Texas Impact Staff Attends National Conference, Visits Capitol Hill
Texas Impact staff visited Washington DC this week to attend the national gathering of the Interfaith Power and Light network. Texas Impact is the Texas affiliate of Interfaith...
Ep. 344 Why DEI?: The Chilling Effect of SB17
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in Texas colleges came under fire in the last legislative session. The passage of SB17 has been controversial with many students and faculty over the elimination of these programs. This week we are…
International Religious Freedom: Fighting for the Common Good
Guest blog post by Rev. Mel Caraway and Rev. Phil DiekeWe had a great meeting today with a delegation from Tajikistan on "International Religious Freedom." Their visit was...
Action through Connection: Finding Hope through Nature
Living in Texas has heightened one of my family’s hobbies in my life: birdwatching. Birdwatching used to be something we would do in my family when sitting down with my...
Vidas Robadas – A State-wide Initiative
Gun Violence is a relatively new issue for Texas Impact. It wasn’t until the Ulvade Massacre in 2022 that our board and staff decided we had to prioritize gun violence. Despite...
Houston Faith Votes Civic Leadership Cohort
WHO: Greater Houston area faith communities that want to put their faith into action by mobilizing members of their communities to live their values at the polls! WHAT: Through...
Our Leadership
Texas Impact’s board comprises representatives from diverse faith traditions, some of whom serve as official representatives of governing bodies or interest groups within their...
Submit a Comment on the Abortion Ban Rule
The Texas Medical Board’s proposed rule clarifying Texas’ abortion ban exception is open for public comment. The public comment period will last at least until the Board's next...