For 140 days, starting the second Tuesday of January every odd year, the State Legislature of Texas meets in session to make changes to state laws that govern and affect our everyday lives. Recent years have shown partisan politics take priority instead of addressing common-sense reforms like allowing every eligible voter to participate in free and fair elections, tackling big money in politics, and encouraging effective and transparent government ethics. 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.