Common Cause Texas

Not surprising but still disappointing

We were among the thousands of Texans who showed up at the Capitol repeatedly to protest a map we believed to be blatantly discriminatory

A federal district court agreed with us - and a SCOTUS who prioritized the rule of law over politics would have as well

Spotify wrapped just dropped! What was your top song? 🎵

We are hiring Spring Democracy Fellows! ⭐️
These positions are paid part-time fellowships that will run from January to May ☀️
Join us in the fight for a better democracy in Texas and apply at bit.ly/CCTXFELLOWS! Apply by December 5th 📅

Harris & Tarrant County: Your Special Election Runoff Date has been announced! 🗳️ Election Day is Jan 31st with early voting starting on Jan 21st. 📆 Check your voter registration status at bit.ly/TexasVRCheck

We are hiring Spring Democracy Fellows! ⭐️
These positions are paid part-time fellowships that will run from January to July☀️
Join us in the fight for a better democracy in Texas and apply at bit.ly/CCTXFELLOWS! Apply by December 5th 📅

Wake up honey, there's another election in Harris County and Tarrant County! Here's what you need to know ⤴️

Don't be tricked, voting is a treat!! Have you voted yet? Find your nearest early voting polling location here: https://www.commoncause.org/resources/find-your-local-election-office/

Only 4 more days of Early Voting! Remember to take your government issued ID, your printed voter guide and call or text 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any questions or run into any issues at the polls! 🗳️

Join the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and our Policy Director, Emily French, for Safeguarding Democracy: Protecting Access, Building Power a look at the growing threats to our democracy - from barriers to voting to tactics that dilute our voices &more! Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4qgmtJH

Join us this Monday, Oct 27th at 6:30pm for a webinar answering all your questions about the upcoming Uniform Election!🗳️ Learn what's on your ballot like Constitutional amendments, special elections and more! ⭐ RSVP at bit.ly/Nov25BallotBreakdown

Harris & Tarrant County: Become a volunteer poll monitor! ⭐ Join us for a virtual training tomorrow at 11am. RSVP here: bit.ly/POLLMONITORTX

Look out for Prop 16 on your ballot!!
This month, Texans will vote on a constitutional amendment designed to scapegoat immigrants and undermine confidence in our elections. Don't fall for it. Here's what you need to know!

The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is THIS Friday, Oct. 24th! 📮
For more information on how to apply, visit: bit.ly/VBMTEXAS
If you have any questions, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE and our nonpartisan voting rights experts will help you out! 📞

Harris County, save the date! Next week, CCTX and the Houston Urban League are hosting an in-person poll monitor training 🗳️ Serve on the frontlines of democracy and help protect Texas voters from intimidation, obstruction, or confusion! RSVP here: bit.ly/HAULPMTRAINING

Save these dates in your cal! Thank us later ⭐

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