You might already recognize my name, I joined Texas Rising in 2016 as the Regional Field Organizer in San Antonio. Those two years were an awesome journey. I was able to meet passionate activists and organizers from so many communities, and we fought side-by-side to ensure that this state that we call home is actually representative of its […]
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Texas Rising Hosts Voter Registration Drives Statewide
Did you know that if you recently moved, turned 18, changed your name, or haven’t voted in recent elections, you need to update your voter registration? […]
Paid Texas Rising Leadership Opportunity Available in Austin
Do you know a young person who would be interested in a job organizing students on the University of Texas campus? Are you a student looking to roll your sleeves up and gain valuable non-profit advocacy experience? If so, we may have an opportunity for you. […]
Join the Movement: Texas Students Against Hate
On Tuesday, April 25, Texas Rising activists on campuses across Texas will join the movement to fight back against hate and discriminatory legislation at the Capitol. […]
Tell Texas House Members to Encourage Young Texans to Participate in the Political Process
Texas Rising activists have been doing wonderful work on LGBTQ equality, repro rights and public education this legislative session. Now we have an opportunity to advocate for the voting rights of young Texans. House Bill 209 by state Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, is up before the House Public Education Committee this Tuesday. HB 209 would […]