HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are rights we have merely because we exist as human beings. They are inherent to all people, regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which the United Nations General Assembly adopted in 1948, establishes a modern framework for linking public policy and law to the theological and moral tenets shared across the world’s faith traditions.
Reproductive Health Policy
Texas has a long history of short-changing women’s health, especially for women of color and low-income women. Recent extreme bans on abortion have created an environment of fear and anxiety that is impacting all of women’s healthcare. Let’s fix this.
Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives)
Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives) is a Texas Impact project focused on addressing gun violence. Through memorializing victims of gun violence, Vidas Robadas localizes and makes visual the reality of gun violence for communities across our state.
HUMAN MIGRATION
Migration policy in the U.S. is primarily a national policy issue, but Texas plays a unique role because of our international border.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
To truly be free, the 14th Amendment eliminates any doubt that religious freedom is a right each individual equally shares. Therefore, government may not permit adherents of one faith to harm non-adherents as an expression of faith.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events
NEWS + UPDATES
Discrimination is Not a Texas Value
Dear Texas Lawmakers: We write to you as members and leaders of faith communities throughout the State of Texas. Our faith is the foundation on which our political...
Bewildered by Border Bills?
Trying to get a handle on the wide range of "border security" bills in the Legislature? Fabi has created this helpful graphic that illustrates the big picture.
“God’s Heart is Breaking”
On April 12th, 2023 the House committee for State Affairs laid out HB 20 and HB 7, Texas's most recent attempt to criminalize migrants. Texas Impact joined dozens of other...
The Ending Gun Violence Issue Team Heads to the Capitol
On Wednesday April 12th the Texas Impact Ending Gun Violence (EGV) Issue team took their work to the Texas capitol and held a prayer breakfast to remember victims of gun violence...
Add Your Name: Oppose Anti-Immigrant Legislation
Join Texas denominational leaders in urging legislators to abandon plans to impose a harsh new anti-immigrant regime in Texas. The Texas Legislature is considering bills...
Take Action for Reproductive Rights
Image: Rosa Rolanda, Autorretrato 1952Get these bills moving! The following bills have not been scheduled for committee hearings yet. These bills would help to mitigate the...