Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss...
Join Senator Eckhardt as she facilitates an hour-long panel discussion with government officials and leaders on economics, policy, and industry regarding the impact of the pandemic on our economy and what we should expect from a new COVID relief package. Our panelists include: Travis County Judge Andy...
Power concedes nothing without a demand. Frederick Douglass went on to describe that in order to win, one must first be clear on what change you seek and who is preventing that change from happening. The same can be said for climate justice and the Texas...
Summary The Texas Legislature only meets for 140 days every other year...
The 87th Texas Legislative session begins on Jan. 12th, 2021. If policy is your interest join the Austin Justice Coalition's Policy Team as we continue our efforts in making sure Texas is equipped with best practice policies in racial and social justice and other areas...
Join us for our first general body meeting in 2021! With the legislative session right around the corner come find out what's going on in the organization, what's on our agenda, as well as hear from other community members/organizations. Of course we will also discuss how...
The climate crisis demands bold action and strategies. To win in Texas, we must collaborate with frontline communities to reduce pollution and work across the state for a just transition from an oil-based economy to one based on equity and clean energy. Saturday December 12th, join...
Please join Stephanie Swanson from the League of Women Voters of Texas and Joaquin Gonzalez from the Texas Civil Rights Project as we discuss what's in store for the upcoming legislative session and help you prepare testimony for the House and Senate Redistricting Committees. Due to...
Election day has passed but we still have work to do. The 87th legislation session is your chance to have your voice heard and keep the momentum that has been growing this election season. Join the Austin Justice Coalition and other community members as we...
We're devoting our policy meeting on September 20 to train up before the upcoming legislative session. Come learn how to advocate at the state level, how to read a bill and follow it through the legislative process, how session has shifted due to the pandemic,...