Become an Issue Chair!
Every biennium, the League of Women Voters of Texas actively engages Texas Legislators on issues that matter to the League and to the state of Texas. The Upcoming 88th session of the Texas Legislature will be no different.
The League speaks with one voice in order to harness the power of our collective voices and votes. We speak to positions developed through careful study and consensus over the years. As in the past and in alignment with the LWVUS and Leagues in all fifty states, our number one priority will be Voting Rights and Election Law. Additionally, we believe that speaking to bills that address Gun Safety and Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights will be essential in this session.
There are many other important issues that League can, has and will wish to speak to. To do so, we need members from around the state to help us follow bills as they come up and help us prepare Testimony, Letters to the Editor, and Action Alerts.
Areas where we need coverage include Money in Politics, Financing the State Government, Children’s issues (Early childhood, Child Abuse/Neglect, Child Health), Criminal Justice (domestic violence, drug policies, and juvenile justice), Health Care and Immigration.
Any member interested in becoming an issue chair please contact Elisabeth MacNamara, Advocacy Chair, at emacnamara@lwvtexas.org.
You don’t have to live in the Austin Area to make a big difference during the upcoming legislative session! |