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The Voter

February 2023

Your Texas Legislature is Meeting Now!

Your Support and Your Activism Makes Democracy Work

From Madhu Sridhar, President

With the Legislature in session and city elections coming up, the next few months are going to be hectic for the San Antonio League. It's a great time to get involved to help our neighbors participate in democracy.

Message from the President

Voter Suppression Bills to Watch

From Glenda Wolin, VP Voter Services

Many bills that would make voting more difficult have been filed in the Texas Legislature this session. Here are some of the bills to watch so you can contact your legislators if they come up for a vote.

Election Bills to Watch

Education Bills to Watch

From Diann Andy, VP Program & Advocacy

Education funding, school safety concerns, school choice and parental rights are high on most legislators' priority lists. Here are the issues they're discussing and some school funding bills to watch.

Education Bills to Watch

Legislative Interviews in Progress

From Diann Andy, VP Program & Advocacy

We're still scheduling interviews with our Bexar County legislators so we can get to know their priorities and plans for the 88th Legislature. We still need more volunteers who are interested in participating in those interviews.

Learn about Legislator Interviews

Webinar: Environmental Justice in San Antonio

From Diann Andy, VP Program & Advocacy

On Saturday, March 4, the fifth and final webinar in our series on Climate Change in San Antonio will address the economic effects of climate change on our marginalized populations, including concerns about apparent ongoing inequities and efforts to address them.

Upcoming Voter Outreach Opportunities

From Alene Lindley, VP Community Outreach

We've got lots of opportunities for you to help register and inform voters as we head into the May elections. Head to our Community Outreach page for a list of opportunities for which you can sign up to help.

List of Volunteer Opportunities

Early Bird Deadline for League 5K

From Meg Domas, Director 5K Run/Walk

The League's "100 Years and Running 5K Run/Walk" is coming up on Sunday, March 19. Register now!

Join the 5K