Resources to help Leagues do effective advocacy.
The following resources are geared to helping Local Leagues engage in effective advocacy at all levels of government.
Local Advocacy
- Observer corps How to foster a culture of democracy in your community by observing governmental meetings.
State Advocacy
For additional information on League advocacy, including LWVTX issues and position, look here.
From LWVTX:
- Texas Advocacy Playbook
- Advocacy & Issues: A Guide to League Issues (2020-2022)
- Advocacy and Issues, Positions we support, Issues we take action on
- Coalitions, Collaborations, and Affiliations 2018-2020
- How to use Texas Legislature Online (TLO) ppt
- How to Write to Public Officials
- Redistricting Tool Box
From LWVUS:
- Impact on Issues
- Online Organizing Toolkit - a new toolkit designed to help Leagues leverage their online presence for effective advocacy
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LWVUS Policy, Advocacy, and Litigation Briefing and webinars
Videos/Webinars:
- LWVTX Capitol Action Minute
- Sign up for MY TLO
- Search for Bills by Subject
- Get Alerts For Bills You Follow
- League Issue Chairs follow & take action on bills using the Texas Legislature Online (MY TLO )
- Faithful Advocacy: Telling Your Story at the Capitol
- Betsy Goes to the Capitol
- Local League Legislator Connection Webinar 2018
Other Helpful Resources:
- Elected Officials Directory
- Contact your elected officials
- Who represents you at the state & U.S. level
- Texas Online, the Official Site of Texas State Government
Texas State Agencies Links:
- State and Local Government Web Site Locator
- Texas State Archives and Libraries Commission; Lists All Texas Agencies' Websites
- Texas Budget Board
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Local and Regional Websites
National Government:
Call your Senator or Representative! The Capitol switchboard number is 202-224-3121.
