TX Legislature
BREAKING: 3 Anti-Abortion Bills Set for Senate Hearing Wednesday
February 13, 2017
Four ways you can take action.
Texas Progressive Groups Bring Fight for Reproductive Rights and Justice to the State Capitol
February 9, 2017
The coalition envisions a Texas where everyone — regardless of their age, income, zip code, gender identity, immigration status, or whether they are incarcerated or detained — has access to all reproductive health care options.
Will Legislature be All Engine Noise and No Action?
January 23, 2017
Pedal to metal or slow ride, this session will be a wreck
Progressive Lawmakers Lead with Fight for Equal Pay, Paid Leave, and Fair Wages
January 6, 2017
With the state’s legislative session starting this month, progressive lawmakers in Texas have taken the lead in championing fair and equal wages for all working Texans.
Uninsured Texans Fear the Worst from Texas Republicans This Session
January 3, 2017
Previewing the #TXLege - how health care coverage is going to change in 2017.
Five Things to Know About Marijuana Policy Reform for the Texas Legislature
January 3, 2017
Previewing the #TXLege - here is the current state of marijuana policy in Texas.
Privatizing schools reroutes public money to rich, cronies
December 12, 2016
This siphoning of money from public education for all is happening at a time when Texas still falls far short of adequate funding for our children’s education.
Texas Progressives Move to Eliminate ‘Tampon Tax’ in 2017 Legislative Session
November 22, 2016
Bills take aim at gender equity by eliminating unfair sales tax on feminine hygiene products.
Texas Republicans Waste No Time Going After LGBTQ and Abortion Rights After Election
November 21, 2016
GOP in Texas Legislature started filing bills that would eviscerate abortion access and target LGBTQ equality.
Why One of the Most Important Races in Texas is a Local Race in Houston
October 19, 2016
Texas needs online voter registration - and a new Harris County Tax-Assessor Collector could change the future of elections in Texas
Colorado Sees $66 Million in Surplus Marijuana Tax Revenue
October 13, 2016
For many Colorado cities, the biggest quandary with marijuana legalization is how to spend the surplus tax revenue
Texas Democrat Donna Howard Discusses Sensible Budget Opportunities for Texas' Future
September 21, 2016
Austin-area Democrat lays out path forward for investing in our state's future
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month
June 2, 2016
Check out some of our partner organizations that fight for sensible gun reform all year long.
How to Talk to Your Tea Party Uncle About "Bathroom Bills" and Transgender People
May 20, 2016
Are you sick and tired of hearing transphobic bathroom lies coming from Texas Republicans? Well, so are we.
On Health Care, Obama Bails Out Texas Republicans. Again.
May 2, 2016
The federal government has extended a program that provides much-needed funding for Texas hospitals providing care to uninsured patients.
If Republicans Cared About Mental Health Care, They'd Expand Medicaid
March 30, 2016
The stakes are clear: expanding Medicaid would improve mental health in Texas.
Interview: Sen. Jose Menendez on His Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill
January 27, 2016
The science is in. Medical cannabis can provide relief for a variety of diseases.