Opportunities
Apply to be a Messenger for the Texas House Clerk! Get experience with the operations of the House and make connections in Texas politics! Paid positions available. Communication and basic technology skills needed.
Send your resume to house.personnel@house.texas.gov.
Do you love Google Calendar? Are you fluent in English and Spanish? Apply to be an Administrative Assistant for Texas House Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos! Gain experience assisting the Deputy Chief of Staff with scheduling event requests, legislative requests, and general meeting requests!
Send your resume to crystal.lacount@house.texas.gov.
Spend the semester in Washington D.C. with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute! $3,750 stipend, free travel and housing, and health insurance provided. CHCI Congressional Interns gain close exposure to the intricacies of the U.S. legislative process, spending four days each week working on Capitol Hill. Interns are typically placed with a member of Congress who serves a district in their home state.
Application due February 28, 2023 at 11:00 PM.
Apply to be a DEI Intern for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas! This position offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive experience within diversity, diversity, and inclusion in a well-respected state agency, the ability to work with diverse departments and help initiate strategies to better serve our members who serve the state of Texas. Earn $17.00/hour within 12 months of graduation from a Bachelors' program!
Application due Feb 28th.
Become a Movement School's Campaign Fellow! Movement School's Campaign Fellows is an eight-week campaign simulation program for leaders who have experience and are ready to advance into director-level positions. Fellows may apply to specialize in one of five tracks: Campaign Management, Communications, Field, Digital, and Fundraising. Each track is led by our top talent from successful progressive campaigns around the country, and fellows will get a deep dive into key tools and strategies for their specialized role.
Applications are due March 6th.
Recap: CEA Lege 101
Thank you to everyone who joined the UT Civic Engagement Alliance in kicking off the 88th Texas Legislative Session with Lege 101!
Shoutout to our partners at Texas Rising and MOVE Texas for informative presentations (and snacks) and keep an eye out for more events in this series! Catch up on event content and check out our partners’ social media by clicking the button below.
ChatGTP on Voting
by Asha Ayyar
Everyone has their own unique reasons for voting, even ChatGPT has its own ideas. What are your reasons for voting?
Some AI Chat Bot generated reasons you should vote!
Voting allows you to have a say in the decisions that affect your community, your country, and the world. By casting your ballot, you can help to shape the policies and priorities that will shape your future.
Voting is a way to hold elected officials accountable. When you vote, you can choose leaders who you believe will represent your interests and values.
Voting is a way to support causes and issues that are important to you. By choosing candidates who align with your beliefs and values, you can help to advance causes and issues that matter to you.
Voting is a way to be an active member of your community. By participating in the democratic process, you can help to make a difference in your community and beyond.
Voting is a right that many people have fought and even died for. By exercising this right, you can honor the sacrifices of those who came before you and help to ensure that this right is protected for future generations.
I hope this helps to encourage you to see the importance of voting!
Other Interesting Articles
Here are some interesting articles and news stories we found over the last two weeks! TX Votes is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing voting and civic engagement information, and our only goal with this section of our newsletter is to share a few interesting articles and news about Texas and its politics! We encourage you to read multiple sources and a variety of viewpoints to ensure you are well-informed.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Top 30 priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session
Austin City Council urges TxDOT to change I-35 widening plan
City of Austin settles three lawsuits relating to 2020 protest injuries
Election Information
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: Sunday, January 1, 2023
Last Day to Register to Vote: Thursday, April 6, 2023
First Day of Early Voting in Person: Monday, April 24, 2023
Last day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (received, not postmarked): Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Last Day of Early Voting in Person: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Election Day: Saturday, May 6, 2023
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