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Focuses on lawsuit abuse and legal reform, with articles on medical malpractice, mold litigation,
and other topics, and information on legislative and citizen action.
http://www.calahouston.org/
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Texas Civil Justice League
Seeking necessary changes in Texas tort laws to restore fairness and stability to the civil justice
system. Includes membership information, board members, and publications.
http://www.tcjl.com/
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Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse
Group seeking to restrict tort litigation. Includes links to news stories, legislative updates, and
links to related organizations.
http://www.tala.com/
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Texas Education Crisis Coalition
Working to fund Texas schools by increasing proportion of funding paid by the state, reducing
reliance on local property tax, and ensuring equity for all children. News, information on
activities, and how to get involved.
http://www.texaseducationcrisis.org
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Texas Child Support
Educates the public about problems in the Texas Family Code that reward paternity fraud and
assessment of illegitimate child support. Site includes FAQs.
http://www.texas-child-support.net/
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Independent Texans
Organization of voters looking for a change in the way political campaigns are conducted. Also
serves as a primary source of information for independently minded voters.
http://www.independenttexans.org/
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Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas
Works to protect the state's open meetings and open records laws. Includes information about their
legal hotline, press releases, calendar of events, and ordering information about their handbook
and newsletter.
http://www.reporters.net/foift/
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Texas Immigrant and Refugee Coalition
Statewide network for immigrant and refugee advocates to share information about public policy
issues and to advocate for fair and equitable treatment. Includes mission statement and a list of
staff and board of directors.
http://www.main.org/tirc/
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Texas Campus Compact
Supports campus-based public and community service in higher education. Includes news and
announcements, membership form, and a list of participating schools.
http://www.texascampuscompact.org/
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Drug Policy Forum of Texas (DPFT)
Exposes the failures of the drug war and promotes more effective drug policies that increase
children's safety while protecting citizen rights and meeting public health needs. Includes mailing
list, links to local chapters, and ideas for action.
http://www.dpft.org/
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Public Voices
Proposes responsible campaign finance reform for one of only a few states that has neither
contribution limits nor public financing. Includes a proposal, recent bills, and contact
information for legislators.
http://www.main.org/publicvoices/
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Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee (TEXPAC)
Works to preserve the practice of medicine and physicians' control of medical decisions. Includes
candidate endorsements, events, articles, and membership form.
http://www.texpac.org/
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Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of Texas (LGRL)
Works toward the elimination of social, legal, and economic discrimination based on sexual
orientation through lobbying, education, and research. Includes legislative agenda, press releases,
action ideas, and a forum.
http://www.lgrl.org/
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Texas Safety Network
Works to prevent the illegal direct shipment of alcohol beverages and to discourage underage access
to alcohol. Includes events, tips for parents and teachers, and a mailing list.
http://www.texassafetynetwork.org/
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ProTex: Network for a Progressive Texas
Works towards economic, social, and environmental justice and supports citizens in networking,
engaging in collective action, and building power to affect progressive change. Includes calendar
of events, job and funding opportunities, mailing lists, and resources and tips for nonprofits.
http://www.protex.org/
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Free Market Foundation
Works to limit government and to promote free enterprise and Judeo-Christian values. Includes press
releases, and weekly issues alerts.
http://www.freemarket.org/
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Campaigns for People
Educates citizens about problems with the state campaign system and organizes a broad coalition for
change. Includes events, news, pending legislation, what you can do, and resources.
http://www.campaignsforpeople.org/
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Texans for Public Justice
Non-partisan, non-profit policy and research organization that tracks the influence of money in
politics. Includes action alerts, membership form, reports, and other publications.
http://www.tpj.org/
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Free Enterprise Political Action Committee
Works to elect and maintain a conservative majority of legislators in the Texas Senate and House of
Representatives and hold them accountable to the voters. Includes a report card, daily devotions,
and bill analysis.
http://www.freepac.com/
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Texans Against Intrusive Government
Defends against government attacks on citizen rights. Includes legislative update, mailing list,
and sample letters.
http://www.taig.org/
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Texans for Equal Justice
Advocacy organization for crime victims, seeking tougher treatment of criminals and greater respect
for the rights of the victims of crime. Includes events, news, steps for reform, resources for
stalking victims, and scholarship program.
http://www.tej.lawandorder.com/index.htm
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Texas Christian Coalition
Conservative grassroots organization promoting Christian involvement in politics. Includes news,
issues, events, and action alerts.
http://www.texascc.org/
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Common Cause of Texas
Proposes campaign finance reform to create an honest and accountable government at all levels.
Includes position papers, news releases, newsletters, and model ordinances for municipalities.
http://www.ccsi.com/~comcause/
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Initiative for Texas
Non-partisan project seeking to obtain the right of binding initiative and referendum on state
statutes and constitutional amendments. Includes information about writing effective letters, a
list of books and articles, history of the movement, and names of legislators that support it.
http://www.initiativefortexas.org/
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Texas Eagle Forum
Affiliate of Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle Forum encouraging conservative participation in public
policy. Includes alerts, newsletters, and commentary.
http://texaseagle.org/
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