Common Cause Texas

Have you figured out your Halloween costume yet? 🤔
get this shirt after you complete our poll monitor training 🎃 sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/837883

🚨Harris and Tarrant County: Texas voters need you! 🚨
Our poll monitor trainings start on Oct 14th! Sign up for a training here: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/837883/ 🤩

Have you registered to vote yet?

Check your voter registration status here: bit.ly/MyVRStatus

So you're on the Texas Voter Suspense List, now what? It sounds scary, but CCTX is here to help! 🎃 here's what you need to know ⬆️

There's only 6 days left to register to vote for the November election! Here's how to register to vote in Texas! 🗳️
Find your local elections office here: bit.ly/FindMyElectionOfficeTx
Update your address here: bit.ly/UpdateMyAddressTx

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! ⭐ The last day to register to vote for the November election is on Oct 6th. Here's how to register to vote in Texas! 🗳️
Find your local elections office here: bit.ly/FindMyElectionOfficeTx
Update your address here: bit.ly/UpdateMyAddressTx

Restorative Rest: Austin Yoga · Common Cause Being a democracy advocate in Texas is hard work. That's exactly why Common Cause Texas is excited to host a series of restorative rest townhalls across Texas where advocates can connect with other co...

Being a democracy advocate is hard work. CCTX is hosting a series of restorative rest townhalls where advocates can connect w/ other community organizers to chat policy & politics!
Our 1st event includes a 75min yoga & sound bath session with a trained yoga instructor
Sign up here: bit.ly/AUSTINYOGA

The second Legislative Special Session convenes today. Instead of focusing on critical flood relief, Governor Greg Abbott is prioritizing the passage of their racially gerrymandered map.

Watch live here: house.texas.gov/videos/22491

We're fighting for #FairMaps across Texas!

Join us next Saturday, August 16th, at 11am at the Texas Capitol to #StopTheTrumpTakeover! www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum...

p.s. want to match us? shop our Texans for Fair Maps merch here! ⭐ store.lettexasvotestore.com

51 Democratic Members of the TX State House flew to Chicago & NYC to prevent the House from establishing a quorum. By doing this, Dems have prevented a floor vote on HB4, the new congressional map being pushed by TX Republicans.
Read our statement here: myemail.constantcontact.com/With-Democra...

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The third and LAST Texas House Redistricting hearing is happening now in Arlington!
Watch live here: house.texas.gov/videos/22390
#TexansDeserveFairMaps

From Austin to Houston to Arlington, we’re fighting for fair maps across Texas!
Join us today at 3:30 pm at the University of Texas Arlington to #StoptheTrumpTakeover!
rsvp here: www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/eve...

[Webinar] Redrawing Power: What’s at Stake in Texas’ Mid-Decade Redistricting and How to Testify · MOVE Texas Texas lawmakers are returning to Austin for a special session starting Monday, July 21, and instead of focusing on urgent community needs like flood recovery, Governor Abbott is putting mid-decade red...

‼️URGENT‼️
Special session starts THIS Monday & instead of focusing on urgent community needs like flood recovery, Gov. Abbott is prioritizing mid-decade redistricting

Join us for a critical webinar to unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can take action!

RSVP here: bit.ly/fairmapstx

Join us in Dallas TONIGHT at Pacific Plaza
401 N Harwood St at 6pm! we will continue his legacy and show America that #GoodTroubleLivesOn

Good Trouble Lives On On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...

We are not spectators to history. We are the makers of it.

On July 17, communities are coming together for Good Trouble Lives On—a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action. Are you in?

Find an event: goodtroubleliveson.org#attend

It’s official, redistricting was added to our special session in Texas. We can't allow this to happen, write to your lawmakers now!

View our full statement here: myemail.constantcontact.com/Amidst-ongoi...

Write your letter here: bit.ly/NORIGGEDMAPS

Trump wants to RIG our maps! ❌

We won’t allow this to happen, but we need your help! Write a letter & tell your lawmakers: No special session. No illegal maps. No D.C. power grabs.

Write your lawmakers here: bit.ly/NORIGGEDMAPS

Join us on June 14

On June 14, we’re joining the nationwide No Kings mobilizations to stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism. app.sosha.ai/s/oYHjsxk4

The 89th Texas Legislative regular session has finally come to an end. 🎉

Join Common Cause Texas as we debrief which elections bills passed, how our coalition stopped Big Bad Bills like SB 16, and how you can join us in the fight ahead! ⭐

Sign up here: bit.ly/CCTXDEBRIEF 🤩

Save the date! 🗓️ Election Day for the Texas Runoffs are THIS Saturday, June 7th! 🗳️ Don't forget to call or text 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any questions 📱

SB 16 would have required Texans to provide proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. ❌ This bill would have impacted over 12 MILLION Texans!❗Here's what our Executive Director, @antgutierrez.bsky.social had to say.

Check out the full story here: www.wfmj.com/story/528222...

Last week, the House passed the SAVE Act and if it becomes law, it could disenfranchise tens of thousands of eligible voters right here in Texas.

We will not allow this to happen, but we need your help! Sign our petition here act.commoncause.org/petitions/te...

There's still time to register to vote for the May elections! Here's how ⏰
Find your local elections office here: bit.ly/FindMyElecti...
Update your address here: bit.ly/UpdateMyAddr...

Our Democracy Fellows, Silvia and Yulissa, traveled to Washington D.C. this past week for our national fellow conference! 🌸

They had an opportunity to connect with Texas law makers and advocate for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and Pell Grant Sustainability Act! ⭐️ Way to go Silvia and Yulissa! 🤩

Say it with us: Open government is good government. #SunshineWeek @SunshineWeek

We deserve a democracy that is truly representative of public opinion and not one that is controlled by secret money. We need transparency and campaign finance reform now. 📢

Women’s History Month 🤝 Sunshine Week

We are grateful for the women working in journalism who are leading the charge to create a more free and accessible society.

SB 396!*

We're live from the Texas Capitol ready to testify against SB 16, SB 76, SB 376 and more! ⭐️
Watch the senate livestream here: senate.texas.gov/cmte.php?c=570
For lege updates check out our lege hub here: commoncause.org/texas/lege-h...

We are proud to join good government groups, media organizations. and civic partners in promoting the significance of government transparency and #accountability. @SunshineWeek #SunshineWeek