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It’s official, Gov. Abbott has called for a Special Session starting on Monday, July 21st. For 30 days, the State Legislature of Texas will meet for a special session to make changes to state laws that govern and affect our everyday lives. Agenda items include, redistricting, flood relief, changes to the Attorney General’s election powers and more. We need to put people over politics; take an easy step to get updated about the upcoming legislative session and hear about ways to engage your elected officials.
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TELL LAWMAKERS: Protect the Countywide Polling Place Program!
We The People of Texas urge you to protect the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP). This program has been a resounding success for nearly two decades, allowing voters in participating counties to cast their ballots at any polling site on Election Day. Ending the CWPP would create unnecessary barriers and confusion, especially during emergencies like severe weather.
Please ensure that every eligible Texan can vote conveniently and securely by opposing any efforts to dismantle the CWPP. Let’s keep our elections accessible and...
Stop Texas Republicans from Rigging Our Maps
Gov. Abbott and Trump are moving to steal the midterms and lock down control of Congress! Abbott just called a surprise 30-day session to rig TX maps at Trump’s team’s request—and of course, they're planning to drown out Black and brown voters to do it. When they rigged the maps in 2020, we sued to defend fair representation. Now we’re mobilizing thousands and organizing communities across Texas to fight back.