BRAVE Communities Connection: The Texas Session Debrief – What Passed, What Didn’t, & What’s Next?

Join us for a compelling discussion with a dynamic panel of local leaders, advocates, and policy experts to break down the 2025 Texas Legislative Session – the good, the bad, and what it means for our future.  Together, we’ll explore how recent policy decisions are impacting our communities, and how we can take BRAVE steps toward a more just, compassionate, and inclusive Texas. ✨

‍ In honor of Pride Month, we’re especially proud to uplift several incredible LGBTQ+ voices who continue to lead with courage and heart, even in the face of legislative challenges.

Whether you are a student, parent, activist, educator, tech professional, or simply a neighbor who cares, this event is for YOU! Let’s Build Relationships Awareness Voices and Engagement – together!

Panelists include:
 Ash Hall, Policy & Advocacy Strategist on LGTBQIA+ Rights at ACLU Texas
 Naveen Farrani, Communications Associate at Equality Texas
 Pooja Sethi, Attorney, Chief of Staff for Representative Goodwin (HD47)
 Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Texas Votes

Special performance from Best of Austin Drag Performer & Activist, Brigitte Bandit!

ASL interpretation will be provided by Sign Language Access for Social Justice: ATX

Doors open at 1:30pm! Free with RSVP. Please share and invite your family, friends, and neighbors. The Wildflower Universalist Church is ADA accessible and walking distance within a CapMetro bus stop. Plenty of free parking. For individuals requiring special services such as translation or accessability accommodations, please contact us at community@bravecommunities.org.

We’d like to thank our sponsors and supporters City of Austin and our BRAVE Members, for believing in BRAVE Communities and our mission to co-create more just and equitable spaces for diversity to flourish. Their contributions help to sustain our free monthly community events and BRAVE Young Leader workshops.