Welcome to LWVAA's Weekly VOTER
The Weekly VOTER is here to make sure you stay in the know about opportunities for you to empower voters and defend democracy in your community. |  | The League of Women Voters on mid-cycle redistricting
Early on the morning of August 23, the Texas Senate approved a new congressional map, sending it to the Governor's desk for signature.The US and Texas Leagues have been speaking out:
- Read the LWVUS statement on mid-cycle redistricting.
- Read the LWVUS blog post entitled "Redistricting is at a Crossroads: How Voters Can Achieve Fair Representation."
- Read the full statement from LWVUS and LWV Texas condemning these harmful gerrymandered maps.
- LWVUS and LWV California issued this statement about the proposed redistricting in California.
This is a controversial subject and not all League members will agree with all of these statements. Remember that on your own time, you're free to agree or disagree with what the League is doing or saying about redistricting. However, if the subject comes up when you're acting in your League capacity and you do not personally agree, refer people to the League’s official statement on mid-cycle redistricting. |  | | Claudia Torres-Yanez, Director of Voter Registration & Turnout, registers a new voter at Del Valle Day. Find more volunteer opportunities on the Event Calendar. | City of Austin tax rate will be on the November ballot
Read coverage from KUT News here. Journalists at The Austin Common love explaining the budget! Look for more from LWVAA and other community organizations in the weeks to come.
What does the new Congressional map look like?
Check out the Texas Tribune article, "Texas redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold." Learn how "packing and cracking" work, and consider the impact on Texas women and Black and Brown communities.
Back to school: ACLU Texas offers Free Speech Academy
Beginning the first week of September and continuing for seven weeks, ACLU Texas will offer an online civic education and action program designed to empower parents and adult community members with the tools to understand, defend, and exercise their free speech rights in schools, at school board meetings, and in local policy spaces. The deadline to apply is September 1.
Apply Today!
Looking for an event to support democracy this week?
The LWVAA calendar is here to help!
LWVUS news
Unite and Rise 8.5 actions from LWVUS
- Hold Congress accountable for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).
- Read and share the LWVUS blog post discussing the OBBB and its effects on health coverage, reproductive healthcare, education, and more.
- Get involved! There are many ways to have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers. Take action on League priorities today!
|  | | Empower voters and support democracy at your events!
- Is an organization or business you know hosting a concert, picnic, panel, or party? Help your community get vote-ready! Request a nonpartisan LWVAA voter registration table.
 Email tablingrequest@lwvaustin.org.
- Contact LWVAA co-president Debbi Voss to ask the League to co-host or to provide a speaker for an event.
- We show up anywhere people gather with clipboards, answers, and nonpartisan energy.
| Highlighted League & community events
There's an election coming up!
- Oct 6: Last day to register to vote in the November 4 election
- Oct 20: Early voting period begins
- Oct 24: Application to Vote by Mail due
- Oct 31: Early voting period ends
- Nov 4: Constitutional Amendment Election Day
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