Advocacy Presentation for Women's Collaborative of Texas

ADVOCACY: AN INTRODUCTION
October 30, 2010
Houston, TX

What is advocacy?
Speaking up in order to make change happen.

Who are the decision-makers?

An effective advocate:
Is motivated
Wants change
Is persistent
Knows when to step back and regroup
Has influence
Is a team player

Advocacy is Serious Business!
Each phone call to the local office represents 10 other people with the same opinion;
Each phone call to their D.C. office represents 500 people; and
Each letter represents 1,000 people.

Engage

Know your facts

Tell a story

Be intentional
Always be mindful of your status
Choose our partners wisely
Be specific
Stick to the message – stay focused

Supporting the personal, political, educational and economic development (P 2 E 2 ) of women and girls in Texas.

About the Texas Legislature
TX Legislature is composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives
Meets every other year beginning on the 2 nd Tuesday of January (of odd numbered years).
Limited to 140 days unless a special session is called.
Only the Governor can call a special session.

Texas 82 nd Legislative Session - Dates of Interest
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - General election for legislative and other offices is held
Monday, November 8, 2010 - Pre-filing of legislation for the 82nd Legislature begins
Session Begins
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 (1st day) - 82nd Legislature convenes at noon
Monday, May 30, 2011 (140th day) - Last day of 82nd Regular Session; corrections only in house and senate
Session Ends
Sunday, June 19, 2011 (20th day following final adjournment) - Last day governor can sign or veto bills passed during the regular legislative session

Key Advocacy Days
January 23-25, 2011: United Methodist Women's Legislative Event
(This event is only open to members of United Methodist Women and invited guests.)
February 16, 2011 Texas Library Association
March 15, 2011: Alliance for Clean Texas (ACT) Lobby Day
March 30, 2011: Children's Health Lobby Day
April 6, 2011 Texas Catholic Conference
April 12, 2011: State Budget Lobby Day
April 19, 2011: ACT Lobby Day-- Earth Day Edition
TBA Events
Texas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC)
TexProtects
National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter
Partnership for a Healthy Texas
Alliance for Clean Texas
Texas Appleseed

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