Statewide Catholic Charities and Justice Advocacy Day @ the Capital
Statewide Catholic Charities and Justice Advocacy Day @ the Capital
February 17, 2009 9am -3pm
Texas State Capital
THE 81ST TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS JANUARY 2009.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas is participating in the annual advocacy day coordinated by the Texas Catholic Conference. This year, the event will involve staff and volunteers from Catholic Charities, Social Action and Criminal Justice ministries from all Catholic dioceses in Texas. Charity & Justice Advocacy Day is an opportunity for Catholics around the state to participate in the political process by voicing the concerns of the Texas Bishops.
Participants are invited to visit the State Capitol and meet with legislative staff to discuss the Bishops’ Legislative Concerns.
If you would like to be part of the legislative process and would like to get involved, contact Catholic Charities of Central Texas for additional information.
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO.
- Be present at the House & Senate Galleries - on the morning of February 17 – Wear the Charity & Advocacy Day T-Shirt and join us at the State Capital House Gallery and Senate Gallery.
- Visit your Legislator – Be part of a team from your district to visit your legislator’s office and express your concerns regarding issues that affect the life and dignity of the people of Texas. Legislative visits will take place in the afternoon of February 17.
- Call your Legislator - Support the advocacy teams by calling your legislator and expressing your opinion about the major issues that are important to the Catholic community.
To sign up and order your t-shirt please contact Barbara Budde at 512-949-2471 or email barbara-budde@austindiocese.org.
BRIEFINGS AND TRAININGS
Interested participants are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-event training on:
- Date/ Time
- Monday, February 16, 2009
5:30pm to 8pm
- Location
- Diocese of Austin - Pastoral Center
6225 E. Highway 290
Austin, TX 78723-1025
The training will discuss advocacy issues, offer tips for meeting with legislators, and finalize the plan and agenda for Advocacy Day at the Capital. Please contact Barbara Budde to RSVP. All participants must register by February 4, 2009.
CONTACT
Barbara Budde
512-949-2471
barbara-budde@austindiocese.org
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- 81st Legislative Session Priorities and Issue Policy Papers
- Faithful Citizenship
- Call Script
- Who represents me? Districts by address.
- Capital Maps and Floor Plans
- Capital Visitor Parking
- Texas Legislature Online
Find out more about the 81st. Legislature Regular Session at