The Texas Legislature is in the final days of a whirlwind session. If you missed our great update from Stephanie Mace of the United Way, check out the summary produced by the Texas League of Women Voters here. More resources can be found at Indivisible Texas Lege. For a quick summary, check this out.
Here’s what you can do:
Call your state legislator. Morgan Meyer (HD108 - includes all the Park Cities) can be reached at (512) 463-0367.
FIVE CALLS IS BETTER THAN ONE! CALL EARLY AND OFTEN!
If you are a member, call the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce and ask them to speak out. (214) 746-6600 - Email: information@dallaschamber.org
Issue 1 of 5 - Protect Democracy in Texas - Oppose SB 7
This bill restricts early voting, complicates vote-by-mail, gives leeway to poll watchers, and creates 5 new criminal offenses that also target elected officials.
Issue 2 of 5 - Fight for Reproductive Justice - Oppose SB 8
This “heartbeat” bill criminalizes women’s choices before they know they’re pregnant, and it penalizes those who offer ordinary acts of support.
Issue 3 of 5 - Oppose Permitless Carry
House Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun. Morgan Meyer was the lone Republican to vote against this terrible bill. Call him, thank him, and urge him to continue to stand up for the safety of our communities.
Issue 4 of 5 - Keep Faux Culture Wars Out of the Classroom - Oppose HB 3979
This bill would limit the State Board of Education’s ability to shape curriculum by prohibiting instruction and discussions about certain concepts related to race, sex, diversity and discrimination in social studies, history, government and civics courses. This means that school districts will not be able to support their teachers, staff and students to have conversations about important issues that impact our society.
Issue 5 of 5 - Protect Transgender Children - Oppose SB 29
This bill would deny any student from participating on a school sports team except under the gender designated on their birth certificate. It is out of step with both the NCAA and the Olympic Committee.
