Texas Rising and partners led a march from UT Austin to the Capitol ahead of a hearing on the implementation of SB 17, an anti-DEI bill. […]
Recent Press Releases
Texans Speak Out Against Paxton’s Lawsuit & Abbott’s Order Attacking Federal Civil Rights Protections for LGBTQIA+ Students
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced he’s suing the Department of Education over Title IX rules expanding the definition of sex-based harassment […]
Texas Freedom Network Rebukes Use of Excessive Force, Violation of Constitutional Rights at the University of Texas
On Wednesday, law enforcement arrested over 50 people during peaceful protests at the University of Texas in Austin. Charges have been dropped in all 57 arrests made during the protest. […]
Texas Rising Hosts HBCU Empowerment Summit, Uplifts Black Organizing
Texas Rising brought together student activists for the first HBCU Empowerment Summit this Saturday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2024 CONTACT: Emily Witt (she/hers), [email protected] HOUSTON – Texas Rising, a leading statewide grassroots organization focused on mobilizing young Texans and Texans of color, Saturday brought together student activists for the first HBCU Empowerment Summit. The event provided […]
Texas Freedom Network Congratulates Organized Community Members in Katy ISD as District Rejects Policy Hiring Unqualified Chaplains
Katy ISD voted no on allowing chaplains who are unqualified to act as school counselors to serve as “mental health personnel and support.” […]
