League of Women Voters of Texas
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Our mission: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
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- Did you know that the Association for Psychological Science found that voters are much more likely to actually cast their vote if they've made a voting plan? ✅ When will you vote? ✅ Where will you vote? ✅ How will you vote? Visit VOTE411.org/lwvtx or LWVTexas.org for more information.
- The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would require citizenship documentation to register to vote. TAKE ACTION and urge your Senators to vote NO on the SAVE Act: www.lwv.org/take-action/...
- #OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote, was ratified. Unfortunately, Southern states continued to disenfranchise black voters through the use of poll taxes, literacy tests, threats of physical harm, etc. #BlackHistoryMonth
- Confused about Primary Elections? Learn about the history of primaries in Texas and how primaries are run today. ✅ Feb. 3rd, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CST Part 1: The History of Primaries in Texas ✅ Feb. 5th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CST Part 2: How Primaries are Run Today Zoom link: bit.ly/PrimaryElect...
- The 2026 Texas Primary Election is only 1 month away!!! Are you ready? Visit VOTE411.org/lwvtx or LWVTexas.org to compare candidates, find your polling location, and more!
- ⏰ The deadline to register to vote or update your registration for the Primary Election is TODAY, Feb. 2nd! Because of the new USPS postmark rules, you'll need to get your voter registration application hand-stamped at the post office, or you can drop it off at your local county election office.
- #OnThisDay in 1960, four Black college students sat down at a Woolworth's lunch counter and politely asked for service. The rest is history. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackLivesMatter
- This Black History Month, we recognize the vital role Black Americans have played in advancing democracy, civil rights, and voter empowerment, as well as those whose work continues to shape our democracy today. 🖤 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #Democracy #CivilRights #Empowerment #LWVTX
- ⏰ Deadline: TOMORROW, Monday Feb. 2nd! To vote in the 2026 Texas Primary, you must register or update your voter registration by tomorrow. ⚠️ Due to new USPS rules, we recommend: ✅ Hand-deliver your application to your county elections office OR ✅ Get a manual postmark and send by certified mail
- 🚨 TAKE ACTION TODAY!!! 🚨 Tell Congress that federal immigration enforcement has gone too far: bit.ly/3LASCMA
- We need volunteers to help with poll monitoring during Early Voting and on Election Day. Poll Monitor Virtual Training for the 2026 March Primaries begins on Feb. 3rd and runs through Feb. 28th and takes place on Tues 6-7:30 pm & Sat 11am-12:30pm. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/commoncause/...
- USPS POSTMARK RULE CHANGE! ❌ Old: mail that's been RECEIVED by the post office ✅ New: mail that's been PROCESSED by the post office This could cause mail-in ballots to be rejected! Voters should mail ballots early, get a manual postmark, use certified mail, or hand-deliver w/ID
- Join us TOMORROW, Jan. 29th for an important webinar about Texas groundwater!!! 💧 "From Aquifers to Policy: A Citizen's Guide to Texas Groundwater" 📅 Thursday, January 29th, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Zoom Webinar 💻 Register here: tinyurl.com/f27evbup
- ✅ Every election matters. ✅ Every vote matters. Learn more at LWVTexas.org or VOTE411.org/lwvtx #LWV #LWVTX #VOTE411 #Elections #Voting #YourVoteMatters #YourVoteYourVoice #EveryVoteCounts #BeATexasVoter #VoteReady
- Who is a U.S. citizen? 1. By Birth (Jus Soli) 2. By Descent (Jus Sanguinis) 3. By Naturalization (Process) 4. Other Ways (Derivation)
- LWV Minnesota and LWVUS issued the following joint statement in response to the federal immigration enforcement and escalation of federal military activity in Minnesota: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
- The deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the 2026 Texas Primary Election is only 1 week away!!! Your vote matters, and it starts with being registered. 📅 Deadline: Feb. 2nd ✅ Check your registration and make a plan to vote! 💻 More info: lwvtexas.org/register-vote
- Join us in commemorating the birthday of Maud Wood Park, born in 1871. In 1900, she attended the National American Women Suffrage Association convention, and in 1920, Maud became the 1st president of the National League of Women Voters.
- Today, Jan. 24th is the International Day of Education, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UN) in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Education is a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility. Learn more here: www.un.org/en/observanc...
- #OnThisDay in 1964, the United States ratified the 24th Amendment, which prohibited poll tax in elections for federal officials.
- ✉️ Planning to vote by mail in the Texas Primary? Don’t wait! 📅 Deadline to apply: Feb. 20th ⏰ Submit your Vote by Mail application early to avoid delays!
- #OnThisDay the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled on the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case and made a controversial decision that reversed existing campaign finance restrictions and enabled corporations and other outside groups to spend unlimited funds on elections.
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #10 - Join the League of Women Voters! The League of Women Voters of Texas was founded over 100 years ago! Be part of a legacy, and join a local League in your area. Join the League here: bit.ly/lwvtx_join
- 📅 Want to receive reminders of key voting dates by text? ✅ Text VOTERINFO to 512-595-3755!
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #9 - Attend at least one city council, school board, or local government meeting. Voting is essential, but it's also important to be civically active in your local community. Local politics are a great way to get involved and have a big impact.
- 🚨Texas Voters: Take Action Now!🚨 With the Primary Election just weeks away and reports of voters being removed from registration lists, it’s critical to double-check your voter registration status! Confirm your registration at VoteTexas.gov, and click on “Am I Registered?”
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #8 - Ask my favorite candidates if they’ve answered the League’s questionnaire for the 2026 Primary Election Voters Guide. Contact them by: ✅ Email ✅ Phone call ✅ Contact form on their website ✅ Tag them on social media ✅ Direct message on social media
- Join us in commemorating the birthday of Oveta Culp Hobby, born in 1905. Oveta served as: ✅ League of Women Voters of Texas president (1931) ✅ 1st Secretary of U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare ✅ 1st Director of Women's Army Corps ✅ Chairperson of the Houston Post
- Today, on MLK Day, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., who promoted nonviolent activism and was one of the most prominent leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. Protecting voting rights and empowering voters are essential ways we carry forward his legacy.
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #7 - Share the League's nonpartisan Voters Guide and VOTE411.org on social media. Before every election, the League publishes a nonpartisan Voters Guide, which includes candidates' answers to questions about important issues, as well as other helpful voting info.
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #6 - Talk to at least 5 friends or family members about the 2026 Primary Election. The most effective way to get people to vote is for their friends and family to talk to them about the election and encourage them to vote. Visit VOTE411.org/lwvtx for more info!
- The deadline to vote in the 2026 Texas Primary Election is Monday, Feb. 2nd! Don't wait, register to vote TODAY!!! Visit lwvtexas.org/register-vote or VOTE411.org/lwvtx for more information.
- League of Women Voters of Texas President Joyce LeBombard says the low turnout is likely due to two things. “People live very busy lives, they have multiple jobs, kids, just so many things,” LeBombard said. And she thinks voters “don’t understand how important they are.”
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #5 - Sign up for voting reminders from LWV Texas by texting VOTERINFO to 512-595-3755. Sign up to receive voting reminders by text, and you'll never forget a key election deadline again!
- Join us in commemorating the life of Charlotte "Lottie" Wilson Jackson, born in 1854. Charlotte served as a delegate to the National American Woman’s Suffrage Association convention in 1899, where she proposed a resolution challenging Jim Crow segregation.
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #4 - Post an “I voted” photo on social media. Show everyone that you voted, and encourage them to vote, too. Plus, everyone loves stickers!
- Join us in commemorating the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., born on this day in 1929. King was one of the most prominent leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. His "I Have a Dream" speech, given during the March on Washington in 1963, is one of the most famous speeches in history.
- New Year's Democracy Resolution #3 - Vote in every election. Don't just vote in the big elections like the general election, but cast your vote in ALL of the elections, including the primary elections, local elections, runoff elections, etc. For more information, visit bit.ly/lwvtx_voter_...
- Staff retreat at Cordovan Art Studio & Pottery Parlor!
- New Year's Democracy Resoltion #2 - Check my voter registration status before every election. If you think you’re registered and you don’t show up in the system, contact your local elections administrator for guidance. For more information, visit lwvtexas.org/register-vote
- New Year's Democracy Resoltion #1 - Register to vote or help someone else register. For more information, visit lwvtexas.org/register-vote
- Join us in commemorating the birthday of Dr. Alice Paul, born in 1885. Alice was an American suffragist and women's rights activist who, along with Lucy Burns, formed the National Woman's Party. Alice endured imprisonment and forced-feedings in her fight for voting rights for women.
- Join us in commemorating the birthday of Carrie Chapman Catt, born in 1859. Carrie was a skilled political strategist and suffragist. She was the director of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and she founded the League of Women Voters in 1920.
- 💧 "From Aquifers to Policy: A Citizen's Guide to Texas Groundwater" 📅 Thursday, January 29th, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Zoom Webinar 💻 Register here: tinyurl.com/f27evbup
- The LWVTX 2026 Texas Primary Election Voters Guide is now available to order! To help support local voter outreach, LWV Texas is offering up to 100 free guides to local community organizations. Additional guides are available for $0.55 each. Place your order by 1/9/26: bit.ly/lwvtx_vgorde...
- 🚨 USPS POSTMARK RULE CHANGE! ❌ Old: mail that has been RECEIVED by the post office. ✅ New: mail that has been PROCESSED by the post office. ⚠️ This could cause mail-in ballots to be rejected! 📬 TX voters should mail ballots early, get a manual postmark, use certified mail, or hand-deliver with ID.
- Here's a great article published in the Williamson County Sun about remembering overlooked women heroes who fought for voting rights by @lwvwilco.bsky.social members Felicia Miyakawa (President of LWV Wilco) and Helen Cordes. Read the full article here: www.wilcosun.com/georgetown-c...
- “As we move forward, policymakers and voters must work to strengthen our institutions, uphold the rule of law, and ensure our leaders remain accountable to the US Constitution." ~Dianna Wynn, LWVUS President and Celina Stewart, LWVUS CEO Full statement here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
- Here are the key election dates for the 2026 Texas Primary Election! If you're not registered to vote yet, make sure to register by Feb. 2nd if you want to vote in this election. If you're already registered, check your voter registration to make sure everything is up to date. #LWVTX #VoteTogether
- Join us in commemorating the birthday of Lucretia Coffin Mott, born in 1793. Lucretia was a suffragist and human rights activist. She was one of the organizers of the 1st Woman’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y.
