MOVE Texas

Say NO to HB3! ??? ???After waiting a grueling 14 hours to testify, our very own MOVE Texas Regional Organizer and former school teacher, Ashley Carden, took the mic to speak out against school vouchers. “If we truly want the best for Texas students, teachers, and communities, then we must invest in our public schools, rather than shifting funds to private entities.” ??Every student deserves a well-rounded curriculum that nurtures their imagination and freedom to learn. Most Texans agree—our kids should have the resources to pursue their dreams, no matter their skin color, zip code, or family income. It’s time to invest in every public school and every child’s future. #NoOnHB3 #FundPublicSchools #schoolvouchers

February may have been short, but it was mighty!??? ?? We kicked off our?Artist in Residence program, welcoming?two incredible junior artists, two superbly talented senior artists-in-residence, and an amazing content creator!?We can’t wait to showcase their work over the next few months. ?? Meanwhile, from?Houston to Laredo, our field organizers have been holding it down—tabling on campuses, hosting movement meetings, and sparking conversations about the power of local action. With the?Youth Capitol Takeover?on the horizon, they’re making sure young people are ready to show up and shake things up! ?? Our?advocacy team?also launched?digital advocacy trainings?as part of the?Anti-Lege Lege Club, breaking down everything from testifying at the Capitol to meeting with reps, all the tools you need to be a total badass advocate! And to wrap it all up, we’re thrilled to feature the work of our talented?Artist-in-Residence, Gaby Tijerina—because we’re using?every?tool in our arsenal to make an impact. ?? March is set to be even busier, and we’ll be back with more updates soon. Stay tuned!

You've probably heard a lot about the SAVE Act recently and the dangerous implications it would have on voting rights. Register for our upcoming webinar with the League of Women Voters and Responsive Governing for more information on what to expect next and what we can DO about it. VoteRiders.org/SAVEWebinar

If you get your news from social media, we need to talk? Since the 2022 Dobbs decision overturned federal abortion rights, platforms have begun censoring posts regarding abortion laws and access. Think your account or content was censored? Repro Uncensored and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are here to help. Report your story at https://lnkd.in/gbjxriKc and use #StopCensoringAbortion to hold these platforms accountable. Let's fight censorship together ?????

Join our Zoom webinar TOMORROW, February 20, at 6 PM to learn about proposed voter registration restrictions, such as Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) and the SAVE Act, and how you can take action! Sign up here: bit.ly/DPOCwebinar

From MOVEment meetings to campus tablings, from the art on our feed to the stickers we hand out—these are the faces behind it all. On this #WorldDayofSocialJustice, we recognize the young leaders who show up every day to make Texas a better place. They’re not just fighting for a state that represents them—they’re building one that truly works for them. This is the ?future? of Texas.

?? MOVE Texas x 89th Texas Legislature ?? We’re kicking off the session with our Get Sht Done Agenda! Our one-pager that outlines our priorities for empowering young Texans and ensuring their voices are heard at the Capitol. Right now, our team is: ? Sharing our agenda with Texas reps. ? Collaborating with progressive organizations. ? Driving bold, youth-led advocacy. Stay tuned for updates on our focus areas and how you can get involved. Together, we’re building a more representative Texas ??

The MOVE Texas Advocacy team spent the day at the Capitol talking with legislators about the policy outcomes that young Texans want to see! We’ll know that when democracy functions as promised, lawmakers and communities are collaborators. Our team will be all around Austin to ensure the 89th Texas Legislature is an avenue for protecting and expanding the rights and opportunities of our communities, not diminishing them. Follow our work: MOVE Texas ??

POV: You just wrapped up the most wholesome art fellowship ever. ??? Artists from all over the state came together, and let us tell you—it wasn’t just about the art (though it slayed). It was about community, sharing ideas, and straight-up hyping each other up ?? You could def feel the love and creativity in the room. This is what it’s all about—connecting, growing, and celebrating the joy of creating. Big love to our 2024 MOVE Texas Artist fellow cohort for making this magic happen. Cheers to more art walks and even bigger vibes ahead! ?? #ArtCommunity #FellowshipVibes #CreativeJourney