Common Cause Texas (@commoncausetx)

Today marks the start of the Texas Special Session and Governor Abbott has made it clear that he is prioritizing a mid-decade redistricting power grab over fixing our deeply flawed flood response procedures. Here’s what our Policy Director has to say

Election Day is Nov. 3rd! Have you voted yet?

Here’s what you need to know. Have you voted yet? 🗳️

You might’ve heard that some Texas voters are selecting one candidate on their ballot, but it changes to another. This is because of resistive touch screen technology! ALWAYS double check your final ballot, and if you see a mistake, you can request a new one from a poll worker!

Have you moved counties in Texas, and didn’t reregister to vote by the Oct 5th deadline? You might be eligible to vote a limited ballot! Here’s what you need to know

Check your voter registration status at votetexas.gov Find your nearest elections office at bit.ly/FindMyElectionOfficeTx Update your address online at bit.ly/UpdateMyAddressTx

The last day to register to vote in Texas is Oct 5th!

📍 Dallas! Are you mad about the Supreme Court? Do you get even angrier every month or two when you find out they’ve taken away yet another right you used to have? Do you feel powerless to stop it? If you think that the Supreme Court’s time has come, join us at Stench from the Bench. We'll cover…

El Paso📍 Join us for an in-person poll monitor training with free food, drinks, loteria, and coloring pages! 🥳 Link in our bio to sign up 🙂‍↕️

Austin! 📍 Join us next Thursday, October 8th at 6:30pm for an in person poll monitor training! 🥳 Link in bio to sign up!

DPS failed to send an unknown number of voter registration applications to county registrars. Don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know Check your voter registration status at votetexas.gov ✅

ICE shot one of our neighbors. Yesterday, ICE shot and seriously injured Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez while he was delivering food. This is not normal. We demand justice for Wilber and all victims that have been hurt by ICE. Here are some immigration organizations to follow and support: - Texas…

1.6 million Texans being put on the Voter Suspense List is NOT a voter purge! If you are on the suspense list, now is not time to panic. Here’s what you need to know 🗳️

No, the Supreme Court did not “okay” Trump’s mail-in voting scheme. Here’s what you need to know 📮

We’re sending out an SOS Texas is on our 4th UNCONFIRMED Secretary of State in 15 years. How did it get to this point? Common Cause Texas is here to explain what the SOS does, the history of the Texas SOS, how Greg Abbott’s revolving door for the Secretary of State’s office hurts voters, and how…

We’re sending out an SOS Texas is on our 4th UNCONFIRMED Secretary of State in 15 years. How did it get to this point? Common Cause Texas is here to explain what the SOS does, the history of the Texas SOS, how Greg Abbott’s revolving door for the Secretary of State’s office hurts voters, and how…

Democracy for all! 🏳️‍🌈 We tabled at Pease Park in Austin, Texas for a Pride Picnic! 🌈 here’s how it went

Our democracy fellows are voting early! Have you made a plan to vote yet? 🗳️ Today is the LAST day of early voting. Skip the long lines on Election Day and vote early today! 🌟

Our Policy Director, Emily, testified last week before the House Elections Committee in opposition to anti-voter policies like documentary proof of citizenship

Come along with our Democracy Fellow Ruby as she votes early in ATX!! Make your plan to vote in the Texas primary runoff election today. 💫💫🤠🤠

Questions about voting? remember our nonpartisan voting rights experts are here for you! 🌟 call or text 866-OUR-VOTE 📞

Early voting for the Texas Primary Runoff Election starts TODAY! Skip the long lines on Election Day and vote early starting on Monday, May 18th! For more information on the primary runoffs visit: bit.ly/TXRUNOFFS

Today is the last day to apply for a ballot by mail! Early Voting starts next week, have you made a plan to vote yet?

Calling Williamson County!!! Please join us for a community roundtable conversation on May 13th 💫🤩🇺🇸

If you live in the RGV, you have an election tomorrow! 🗳️ Depending on where you live you might vote for city council seats, mayor or have a bond election for your school district. Polls are open from 7am - 7pm. Don’t forget to call 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any questions

DFW 📍 Did you know you have an election THIS Saturday May 2nd? Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Bond Election.

Today, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Here’s what you need to know.

Our Texas Secretary of State sent our PRIVATE voter data to Trump’s immigration officials. We are fighting back, here’s what you need to know ⬆️

Harris County!📍 Did you know you have an election this weekend? The City of Houston will hold a special election on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for Council Member, District C! 🗳️

March is Women’s History Month!! Help us celebrate these outstanding women who shaped the world we live in 💫💫 #WomensHistoryMonth #texas #womenshistory