Why We Advocate

Advocacy is a key part of our strategic plan, first in our vision where we see an equitable society for women and girls and then through raising our voice to promote social and economic change at the local, state and national levels.  Texas Women’s Foundation remains...

Advocacy Doesn’t Stop!

The 87th legislative session may be over but that doesn’t mean advocacy stops! While we wait for the outcome of the special sessions called by the governor and another two years until the next legislative session, there is still so much you, our Army of Advocates, can...

The 87th Legislative Session Wrap-Up

The 87th Texas Legislative Session wrapped up on May 31 with plans for two special sessions later this year.   The first taking place later this summer on governor priorities that did not pass in the regular session.  The other in the fall for redistricting and the...

Why Local Elections Matter

With the 87th Texas Legislative Session nearing its end on May 31, we expect many lawmakers will be making their final push to get their bills passed.  While we continue to hope for the best in Transforming Texas for women and girls, there are also several local...