Lauren Ashley Simmons, a candidate endorsed by Texas Freedom Network, has won the HD 146 runoff election against Rep. Shawn Thierry. […]
Recent Press Releases
Texas Rising and Partners March to Texas Capitol Ahead of Hearing on Implementation of New Anti-DEI Law
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. […]
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 […]
