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Civic Engagement
Fun with Democracy
We're tickled to present our new YouTube series, "Faith in Democracy!" Each episode provides engaging, accessible lessons in civics and civic engagement in Texas and beyond. Against the backdrop of Texas' historic Capitol building, series host Bee Moorhead and guests...
Gathering in Peace
This year, it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling stretched thin after a heated election season. Now as we head into the holidays, we’re ready for joy, connection, and maybe a bit of peace. But let’s face it: family gatherings can be tricky even at the best of...
Every Day in SA: Civility, Compassion, and Community
Join us for a community event featuring San Antonio faith and other community leaders modeling compassionate civility the day after Election Day 2024 as part of San Antonio’s community commitment as a Compassionate City. Sponsored by Interfaith San Antonio Alliance,...
Climate Justice
FEMA, NOAA Talk Hazard Resilience at COP29
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan Friday morning staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration talked at the “America is All In” pavilion about one of my favorite topics, hazards and resilience. Victoria...
A Strange Way to Start: COP29 is Underway
COP29 started in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday, November 11, 2024. The conference began with a plenary session during which the COP28 president, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, offered some reflections on COP28 (last year, in Dubai, UAE). Dr. Al Jaber then passed the gavel to the...
Regina Banks: Showing up to COP29 as a Black American Woman
To be a Black American woman in international problem-solving spaces right now is to show up to the event excited to see friends and family while making excuses for a spouse who ‘had to work late’ and hiding visible bruises beneath pancake makeup and long sleeves....
Economic Justice
You Can Help: Let’s Fix the Abortion Law
Texans don’t have to agree on every abortion question to know that pregnant patients deserve the best care, and doctors deserve respect. Texas legislators should fix Texas’ abortion laws so they reflect our shared Texas values. Texas Impact has tools and resources to...
This Weekend: Zurawski v Texas Virtual Watch Party
The wait is over: Zurawski v Texas is coming to the big screen next week, and to celebrate the producers invite you to a Weekend Watch Party. The film will be available to watch on Sat, Oct 26th, and Sun, Oct 27th, with a special panel on Sun 27th Oct, 7pm ET....
2025-2026 Texas Impact Legislative Agenda with Downloadables
Download the full-color PDF Download the grayscale PDF (best for printing your own copies) Click the image below to read the agenda online
Human Rights
Ep. 447 Don’t Upend It
The second called session of the 89th Texas Legislature is on and reproductive rights are back on the call. Once again bills have been filed to ban medications that induce abortions—but what is flying under the radar in the Senate version of the bill is a provision...
Ep. 441 Session Wrap-up: Immigration
Weekly Witness is back after a quick two week break. This week we continue our legislative wrap-up series as we welcome Kristin Etter, Director of Policy and Legal Services with the Texas Immigration Law Council. We'll discuss some of the key immigration bills that...
Take Action to Save In-State Tuition for DREAMers
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