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Committee assignments in the Texas House were announced today, which means the legislative process can start moving as bills are referred to relevant committees. For a breakdown of how the legislative process works, take a look at our Legislative Resources page!

What does this all mean for Texas workers? 

Some of the key House committees that we’re paying extra attention to are Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development; Delivery of Government Efficiency; Public Education, Higher Education; Appropriations; State Affairs; Intergovernmental Affairs; and Pensions, Insurance, and Financial Services. You can read the full list of House committee assignments here.

We’ll be watching to see what committees our priority bills are referred to, which could happen as early as next week. Once committee hearings get under way, we’ll be reaching out to YOU to testify for or against bills, submit written testimony, and make calls to your representatives.

We’re meeting with representatives every week to make sure state lawmakers deliver for working Texans, and we’ll need your help to make sure lawmakers hear the voices of ALL Texas workers.

Get ready to hit the ground running, y’all!

Photos from the Texas AFL-CIO DFW Citizenship Clinic

Why Allison, Katy ISD teacher, supports Texas AFT’s Educator Bill of Rights

These Texas Senators voted to SUPPORT our public schools, and said NO to the private school voucher scam

How Trump’s mass deportations could affect Texas economy – Dallas Business Journal ($)

Now what? How will labor respond to Trump-Musk assault on U.S. workers? – Work-Bites

We’re fighting to become the first Amazon union in the South. Here’s our story – Inequality.org

Ten thousand grocery store workers strike in Colorado – The Guardian

🏃 Labor on the Move

Rachel Lopez-Pacheco was elected as the first female president for the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 505 in El Paso! Congrats, Rachel! 

Edgar Rodriguez, IBEW Local 220 member from DFW, and Aaron, IBEW Local 20 member from DFW, both completed the Texas AFL-CIO Citizenship Clinic this weekend. Congrats, Edgar and Aaron!

✊🏿 Black History Month

This week in our Black History Month series, we’re highlighting the incredible Nancy Hall – longtime leader of Communications Workers of America Local 6215 and VP of the Dallas AFL-CIO. Read the full highlight here and stay tuned for next week’s!

Happening Now: Share Your Story with the AFL-CIO

Are you a federal worker affected by Trump’s Executive Orders or Musk’s DOGE? Is your school being targeted by ICE raids? Is your union election on hold while the NLRB hangs in limbo? The national AFL-CIO wants to hear from you! Share your story here so the world can see how the Trump administration’s policies are affecting working people.

Feb. 15 in Houston: African Americans & Labor

Celebrate Black History Month this Saturday at the Houston Sun’s 10th Annual African American History Parade & Symposium! Chaired by CWA President Claude Cummings, this year’s event centers Black Americans’ role in the labor movement. Find more information here.

Feb. 15 in Dallas: “No Cuts!” Rally

Join Young Active Labor Leaders (YALL) DFW, the Dallas AFL-CIO, and other allies in Dallas this weekend to fight back against Elon Musk’s anti-worker government takeover. Details here.

Feb. 16 in Houston: "Together We Fight, Together We Stand" Community Justice Forum to Save Democracy

Join civil rights leaders, labor leaders, and elected officials this Sunday at 4pm at Community Of Faith Church, 1024 Pinemont Drive, for a forum to fight back against Trump's agenda.

Now Open: Texas AFL-CIO Career-Building Scholarship

Union members: Are you planning on going back to school to build your career? We can help! Apply for our 2025 Career Building Scholarship to receive a $1,500 grant or share with your networks to get the word out. Applications close May 2nd. Details and application here.

Teamsters Local 745 is ON STRIKE against Hertz’s facility in Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Solidarity forever! [Photo courtesy of Teamsters]

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