Join Texas Election Network for a Critical Townhall Tomorrow:

Effective Legislative Advocacy - Being Heard in the Texas Legislature

We invite you to strengthen your voice in the legislative process. Our January 16th townhall tomorrow will provide essential strategies and practical tools for engaging effectively with your legislators to help safeguard Texas elections.

Learn valuable skills including:

• How to communicate your concerns effectively to legislators
• Understanding the legislative process in Texas
• Building meaningful relationships with your representatives
• Making your voice heard during committee hearings

Connect with experienced leaders who understand the challenges and opportunities in election integrity advocacy. This townhall is designed for both newcomers and experienced advocates alike.

But that's not all - continue your learning journey at our January 17th TEN Talk, where working group leaders will discuss opportunities to protect election integrity across Texas.

Mark Your Calendar:

📅 January 16th Townhall: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

📅 January 17th TEN Talk: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Register now using the two separate links below to secure your spot at these important events.

Questions? Contact Melissa Conway:

📧 mconway@texaselectionnetwork.org

📱832-648-0770

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT TEN TALK on FRIDAY!

DATE: Friday, January 17, 2025

TIME: 9:00 AM

WHERE: Zoom (link sent upon registration)

Meet some of the patriots leading the statewide grassroots-led election integrity working groups! Join fellow Texans who are actively strengthening our electoral process through hands-on collaboration. Learn about systematic approaches to analyze and document ways to improve electoral processes while maintaining security, accessibility, and public confidence in elections.

Register now to attend this very informative TEN Talk!

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📺 JUST RELEASED: Watch Last Week's Townhall

Tracking Texas Legislation

Missed our comprehensive training on navigating the Texas Legislature?

The 1/8/25 Townhall recording is now available!

Learn essential skills including how to track bills, follow committee hearings, and use Texas Legislature Online like a pro. This session provides vital tools for effective civic engagement and delivering impactful testimony.

To view the townhall, use the passcode: B9y20H*E

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN

A GRASSROOTS-LED WORKING GROUP

ON ELECTION INTEGRITY?

Join fellow Texans in grassroots-led working groups where your election experience can help strengthen the electoral process. These collaborative groups unite fellow Texans with diverse hands-on election experience from poll watchers and election judges to engaged voters interested in electoral improvement. Together with other dedicated Texans, you'll help identify and discuss potential election reforms in the 89th legislative session.

Each working group harnesses the collective wisdom of patriots who understand what really happens in our polling places and elections.

Your firsthand experiences and insights will help:

-Document what worked well and should be expanded

-Identify challenges that need legislative attention

-Develop practical, voter-driven solutions

-Create recommendations that reflect real-world election experience

This is your opportunity to work alongside fellow Texans who share your dedication to election integrity. Join a working group today and be part of strengthening Texas elections.

Please register by January 14, 2025, to receive information about working group participation and next steps.

IMPORTANT DATES: 89th Texas Legislative Session

Be sure to save these dates as we follow the 89th Legislative Session.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

📅 January 14, 2025: First day of the Legislative Session

📅 March 14, 2025: 60th Day

• Deadline for filing most bills

📅 June 2, 2025: Sine Die

• Last day of the Legislative Session

📅 June 22, 2025: Governor's Deadline

• Final day for Governor to sign or veto bills

📅 September 1, 2025: Effective Date

• Most new laws take effect on this date
• Exception: Bills that passed with two-thirds support in each chamber may take effect earlier.

Thank you for joining us in our mission to promote civic engagement and education about the electoral process. We look forward to providing educational resources and information to help you better understand and participate in the process during the 89th Legislative Session.

Melissa Conway

Texas Election Network

Managing Director

832-648-0770