Best of the Week: No border wall & #txlege bills filed so far
January 18, 2019
This week our Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Membership Coordinator Charlie Bonner are discussing #txlege, our #NoBorderWall campaign, and ways to take action!
Lideres del estado deberian escuchar a los votantes
January 15, 2019
Gobernador Abbott entra en su segundo terminó con más presión de los votantes de Tejas. Abbott ganó esta elección con solo 13.3 puntos de los votos, eso significa que más jóvenes, gente latina y afro americanos, y gente que viven en nuestras ciudades grandes como Austin, San Antonio, Dallas y Houston – están votando.
Walls around local governments: GOP leaders move to end local control
January 14, 2019
Republicans aim to wall off progressive centers across Texas.
Best of the Week: 2019 Texas Legislature & The People's Lawsuit
January 11, 2019
Best of the Week LIVE: Tune in as we discuss the latest progressive wins and ways to take action.
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Bills we’re watching in the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
January 10, 2019
Our team at Progress Texas has gone through all of the bills filed for the 2019 Texas Legislative session so far. Some are good, some are bad, and some are just straight up ugly.
Advocacy tips from a former #TXlege staffer
January 10, 2019
Your voice matters this legislative session. Here are some tips on how best to be heard.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature must make meaningful change on school finance reform
January 9, 2019
School finance and property tax reform is one of the largest priorities for the 86th Texas Legislature. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses public education funding with Noel Candelaria, President of the Texas State Teachers Association, and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak.
First day of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
January 8, 2019
Live from the Capitol: Our Advocacy Director Sam Robles discusses what to expect during the 86th Legislative Session.
KVUE Face Off: School finance reform a priority for new, different Texas Legislature
January 8, 2019
Heading into the 86th Legislative Session, Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Executive Director Spencer Davis discuss priorities with KVUE's Leslie Adami.
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10 Worst and Best Texans of 2018
December 19, 2018
This year, some Texans were naughty. Others were nice. We’ve been making our list and checking it twice. Here are the results.
What I learned about civility on a road trip across America
December 11, 2018
Looking toward the 86th Texas Legislature, we must learn to listen.
Texas runs a short-change con on schools, local government
December 10, 2018
The state continues to spend less on schools, to the detriment of Texas children.
HAPPENING NOW: 2018 special elections underway across Texas
November 29, 2018
Your vote is absolutely critical in these counties.
FOX 7 Discussion: School finance will be a top priority for the 2019 Texas Legislature
November 28, 2018
School finance may be the top priority in the upcoming legislative session. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas discusses potential solutions with Glenn W. Smith of Progress Texas and Gary Teal of the Travis County Republican Party.
FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats take about a dozen seats in the Texas House from Republicans
November 12, 2018
FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talks to Glenn W. Smith from Progress Texas and Gary Teal, the Travis County Republican Party executive director, about the upcoming legislative session and the effect the new Democrats will have on it.
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PODGress Texas: The issues defining the progressive movement in Texas
November 12, 2018
Campaigns come and go, but it’s the issues that drive us – and that’s why we continue working as the voice for a new majority.
10 wins for progressives in 2018
November 8, 2018
Progressives turned out and voted to shape the future of Texas.
Election Night Coverage from the Lone Star State 2018
November 7, 2018
Thank you for joining us on a historic night for Texas. We brought you analysis, interviews, and hot takes from the Texas Democratic Party’s event in Austin, TX.
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10 Reasons Not to Vote for Dan Patrick
November 5, 2018
Old man Dan has got to go.
Vote like our lives depend on it. Because they do.
November 5, 2018
The lives of everyday Texans are on the ballot today. Vote for them.
