The Texas Legislature and How it Passes Laws
By
Diane H Tasian
Posted: 2023-01-19T17:50:00Z
Sharing below the link to a very helpful summary of the Texas Legislature and how they make laws.
The 88th Texas Legislature's regular session began on January 10 and runs through May 29. Over 130 bills have been introduced already related to Voter Rights and many others covering health care, gun safety, education and housing.
The Texas State League has volunteer Chairs that take the lead in following legislation, keeping us informed and requesting we take action in contacting our elected officials. You can go to the state website to learn about the latest "Take Action" requests: League of Women Voters of Texas "Take Action" Webpage.
Top priorities for the Texas State League:
- Voting Rights and Elections Law - We expect it to be another business session fighting bad voter suppression bills. We think and hope there will be some positive progress on voter rights.
- Women’s Health and Reproductive Choice - With the Dobbs decision overturning 50 years of precedence of Roe v. Wade, we will be collaborating with LWVUS and Texas Reproductive Rights organizations on what progress we might be able to make in Texas.
- Public Education - We expect several bills concerning public education funding. We will continue to stand for increasing funding for public schools and opposing all voucher programs.
- Gun Safety - There will be many good and bad bills on gun safety and rights. We will continue to advocate for bills regulating handguns and semi-automatic weapons ownership.
Please join our Dallas League advocacy committee meetings to learn about the projects we are working on and how you can volunteer:
Event Calendar:
Voter Rights
Health Care
Housing
Texas Tribune: Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
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Diane Tasian
President
League of Women Voters of Dallas