Did you know Grand Prairie has a Special Election happening right now? 🗳️ Dallas, Tarrant & Ellis County will be voting for City Council Member Place 8! ⭐ For more info visit: gptx.org/Departments/City-Secretary/Elections

We're sharing our vision for 2026! 🤩 What's on your vision board? Comment below!

Happy holidays from the Common Cause Texas team! 🤩 ❄️

⭐️ Join CCTX TONIGHT for a Redistricting Rundown Webinar! ⭐️Learn about the most recent Supreme Court ruling, what it means for voting rights in TX, & how it will affect our upcoming Primary election! ⭐️Sign up here: bit.ly/REDISTRICTINGRUNDOWN

⭐️ Join CCTX for a deep dive into redistricting in TX! ⭐️Hear directly from our Policy Director, as she breaks down the most recent Supreme Court ruling, explains what it means for voting rights in Texas, & how it will affect our upcoming Primary election. Sign up here: bit.ly/REDISTRICTINGRUNDOWN

Not surprising but still disappointing We were among the thousands of Texans who showed up at the Capitol repeatedly to protest a map we believed to be blatantly discriminatory A federal district court agreed with us - and a SCOTUS who prioritized the rule of law over politics would have as well

Spotify wrapped just dropped! What was your top song? 🎵

We are hiring Spring Democracy Fellows! ⭐️ These positions are paid part-time fellowships that will run from January to May ☀️ Join us in the fight for a better democracy in Texas and apply at bit.ly/CCTXFELLOWS! Apply by December 5th 📅

Harris & Tarrant County: Your Special Election Runoff Date has been announced! 🗳️ Election Day is Jan 31st with early voting starting on Jan 21st. 📆 Check your voter registration status at bit.ly/TexasVRCheck

We are hiring Spring Democracy Fellows! ⭐️ These positions are paid part-time fellowships that will run from January to July☀️ Join us in the fight for a better democracy in Texas and apply at bit.ly/CCTXFELLOWS! Apply by December 5th 📅

Wake up honey, there's another election in Harris County and Tarrant County! Here's what you need to know ⤴️

Don't be tricked, voting is a treat!! Have you voted yet? Find your nearest early voting polling location here: https://www.commoncause.org/resources/find-your-local-election-office/

Only 4 more days of Early Voting! Remember to take your government issued ID, your printed voter guide and call or text 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any questions or run into any issues at the polls! 🗳️

Join the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and our Policy Director, Emily French, for Safeguarding Democracy: Protecting Access, Building Power a look at the growing threats to our democracy - from barriers to voting to tactics that dilute our voices &more! Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4qgmtJH

Join us this Monday, Oct 27th at 6:30pm for a webinar answering all your questions about the upcoming Uniform Election!🗳️ Learn what's on your ballot like Constitutional amendments, special elections and more! ⭐ RSVP at bit.ly/Nov25BallotBreakdown

Harris & Tarrant County: Become a volunteer poll monitor! ⭐ Join us for a virtual training tomorrow at 11am. RSVP here: bit.ly/POLLMONITORTX

Look out for Prop 16 on your ballot!! This month, Texans will vote on a constitutional amendment designed to scapegoat immigrants and undermine confidence in our elections. Don't fall for it. Here's what you need to know!

The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is THIS Friday, Oct. 24th! 📮 For more information on how to apply, visit: bit.ly/VBMTEXAS If you have any questions, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE and our nonpartisan voting rights experts will help you out! 📞

Harris County, save the date! Next week, CCTX and the Houston Urban League are hosting an in-person poll monitor training 🗳️ Serve on the frontlines of democracy and help protect Texas voters from intimidation, obstruction, or confusion! RSVP here: bit.ly/HAULPMTRAINING

Save these dates in your cal! Thank us later ⭐

Have you figured out your Halloween costume yet? 🤔 get this shirt after you complete our poll monitor training 🎃 sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/837883

🚨Harris and Tarrant County: Texas voters need you! 🚨 Our poll monitor trainings start on Oct 14th! Sign up for a training here: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/837883/ 🤩

Have you registered to vote yet? Check your voter registration status here: bit.ly/MyVRStatus

So you're on the Texas Voter Suspense List, now what? It sounds scary, but CCTX is here to help! 🎃 here's what you need to know ⬆️

There's only 6 days left to register to vote for the November election! Here's how to register to vote in Texas! 🗳️ Find your local elections office here: bit.ly/FindMyElectionOfficeTx Update your address here: bit.ly/UpdateMyAddressTx

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! ⭐ The last day to register to vote for the November election is on Oct 6th. Here's how to register to vote in Texas! 🗳️ Find your local elections office here: bit.ly/FindMyElectionOfficeTx Update your address here: bit.ly/UpdateMyAddressTx

Being a democracy advocate is hard work. CCTX is hosting a series of restorative rest townhalls where advocates can connect w/ other community organizers to chat policy & politics! Our 1st event includes a 75min yoga & sound bath session with a trained yoga instructor Sign up here: bit.ly/AUSTINYOGA

The second Legislative Special Session convenes today. Instead of focusing on critical flood relief, Governor Greg Abbott is prioritizing the passage of their racially gerrymandered map. Watch live here: house.texas.gov/videos/22491

We're fighting for #FairMaps across Texas! Join us next Saturday, August 16th, at 11am at the Texas Capitol to #StopTheTrumpTakeover! www.mobilize.us/fightthetrum... p.s. want to match us? shop our Texans for Fair Maps merch here! ⭐ store.lettexasvotestore.com

51 Democratic Members of the TX State House flew to Chicago & NYC to prevent the House from establishing a quorum. By doing this, Dems have prevented a floor vote on HB4, the new congressional map being pushed by TX Republicans. Read our statement here: myemail.constantcontact.com/With-Democra...

The third and LAST Texas House Redistricting hearing is happening now in Arlington! Watch live here: house.texas.gov/videos/22390 #TexansDeserveFairMaps

From Austin to Houston to Arlington, we’re fighting for fair maps across Texas! Join us today at 3:30 pm at the University of Texas Arlington to #StoptheTrumpTakeover! rsvp here: www.mobilize.us/txaflcio/eve...

‼️URGENT‼️ Special session starts THIS Monday & instead of focusing on urgent community needs like flood recovery, Gov. Abbott is prioritizing mid-decade redistricting Join us for a critical webinar to unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can take action! RSVP here: bit.ly/fairmapstx

Join us in Dallas TONIGHT at Pacific Plaza 401 N Harwood St at 6pm! we will continue his legacy and show America that #GoodTroubleLivesOn

We are not spectators to history. We are the makers of it. On July 17, communities are coming together for Good Trouble Lives On—a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action. Are you in? Find an event: goodtroubleliveson.org#attend

It’s official, redistricting was added to our special session in Texas. We can't allow this to happen, write to your lawmakers now! View our full statement here: myemail.constantcontact.com/Amidst-ongoi... Write your letter here: bit.ly/NORIGGEDMAPS

Trump wants to RIG our maps! ❌ We won’t allow this to happen, but we need your help! Write a letter & tell your lawmakers: No special session. No illegal maps. No D.C. power grabs. Write your lawmakers here: bit.ly/NORIGGEDMAPS

On June 14, we’re joining the nationwide No Kings mobilizations to stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism. app.sosha.ai/s/oYHjsxk4

The 89th Texas Legislative regular session has finally come to an end. 🎉 Join Common Cause Texas as we debrief which elections bills passed, how our coalition stopped Big Bad Bills like SB 16, and how you can join us in the fight ahead! ⭐ Sign up here: bit.ly/CCTXDEBRIEF 🤩

Save the date! 🗓️ Election Day for the Texas Runoffs are THIS Saturday, June 7th! 🗳️ Don't forget to call or text 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any questions 📱

SB 16 would have required Texans to provide proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. ❌ This bill would have impacted over 12 MILLION Texans!❗Here's what our Executive Director, @antgutierrez.bsky.social had to say. Check out the full story here: www.wfmj.com/story/528222...

Last week, the House passed the SAVE Act and if it becomes law, it could disenfranchise tens of thousands of eligible voters right here in Texas. We will not allow this to happen, but we need your help! Sign our petition here act.commoncause.org/petitions/te...

There's still time to register to vote for the May elections! Here's how ⏰ Find your local elections office here: bit.ly/FindMyElecti... Update your address here: bit.ly/UpdateMyAddr...

Our Democracy Fellows, Silvia and Yulissa, traveled to Washington D.C. this past week for our national fellow conference! 🌸 They had an opportunity to connect with Texas law makers and advocate for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and Pell Grant Sustainability Act! ⭐️ Way to go Silvia and Yulissa! 🤩

Say it with us: Open government is good government. #SunshineWeek @SunshineWeek

We deserve a democracy that is truly representative of public opinion and not one that is controlled by secret money. We need transparency and campaign finance reform now. 📢

Women’s History Month 🤝 Sunshine Week We are grateful for the women working in journalism who are leading the charge to create a more free and accessible society.

We're live from the Texas Capitol ready to testify against SB 16, SB 76, SB 376 and more! ⭐️ Watch the senate livestream here: senate.texas.gov/cmte.php?c=570 For lege updates check out our lege hub here: commoncause.org/texas/lege-h...

We are proud to join good government groups, media organizations. and civic partners in promoting the significance of government transparency and #accountability. @SunshineWeek #SunshineWeek

🚨TONIGHT! 🚨 Join us and spread the word on these bad bills attacking our voting rights!