Texas Advocacy Toolkit
The Texas Legislature meets every two years, but nonprofits can continue to impact public policy and develop relationships with lawmakers during the interim and beyond. Not only can they influence how critical budget resources are allocated, but they can also advocate on behalf of new state and local laws that will affect our schools, access to healthcare, our criminal justice system, and much more.
Will your nonprofit be at the table for these discussions? Will you speak up on behalf of the communities you serve?
The tax code allows public charities to lobby for policy change and advocate for legislation that advances their missions. This Texas Advocacy Toolkit is designed to assist you on your advocacy journey and provide you with the information you need to understand the legislative process in Texas and to comply with both federal and state advocacy laws. We hope that it will give your nonprofit the confidence and power to boldly advocate on behalf of your organizational goals and stand up for the rights of your constituents.
If you have any questions after reviewing the materials, please feel free to reach out. Our Texas-based Bolder Advocacy team is ready and eager to assist. Just call us at 866-NP-LOBBY or click here to submit a question through our FREE technical assistance hotline.
We look forward to working with you!
Table of Contents
The Legislative Process in Texas
Rules to Know When Lobbying in Texas
- Practical Guidance Texas Lobbying Guide
- Public Charities Can Lobby in Texas: How to Measure Your Lobbying Limits
- Public Charities Can Lobby in Texas: How is Lobbying Defined?
- Texas Lobbying Disclosure: A Guide to Texas Lobbyist Registration and Reporting
How Foundations Can Fund and Engage in Advocacy in Texas
- How Can Foundations Support Policy Change?
- Be Bold and Advocate: Rules for Foundations Engaging in Advocacy in Texas (Co-branded with Philanthropy Advocates)
- Investing in Change in Texas: Private and Public Foundations May Fund Grantees that Lobby (Co-branded with Philanthropy Advocates)
- Nonpartisan Advocacy in Partisan Times: How Foundations Can Support and Engage in Election Season Activities in Texas (Co-branded with Philanthropy Advocates)