Hello, all. It is with a great deal of discussion and realistic evaluation, we have decided to cancel the March and Legislative Day. Numerous logistical problems including speakers, location permitting, meeting scheduling, and more, means we would not be able to hold a successful event. We will channel all of the work we have done for a very thorough transition for the next Invest in Texas team for the 2021 legislative session.
We still highly encourage all of you to be aware of the higher education bills going through the Texas legislature, to call your representatives and give testimony, and to continue to be civically engaged at all levels of policy making.
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We are Invest in Texas, the non-partisan student coalition of leaders across UT Austin who bring the student voice to the State Legislature.
Invest in Texas is a coalition of Student Government, Senate of College Councils, Graduate Student Assembly and other student organizations at The University of Texas at Austin. Our goal is to organize Longhorns to lobby the Texas Legislature to adequately fund UT, protect financial aid programs, and allow us to stay academically competitive. Our campaign is a non-partisan effort to support our un
03/27/2019
Here are a number of bills related to higher education! Take a look, follow on the legislation tracker, and head to to Capitol to talk about your experience with your local representatives! If you have further questions, go ahead and ask in the comments. And please, share the flyers or full album to as many friends as you like to spread awareness.
Welcome, welcome to Invest in Texas 2019! The Texas Legislature is in session and there are many pieces of legislation affecting higher education. Follow us here for bill information, hearing schedules, and opportunities to speak. Committee meetings are open to the public and you can make your voice heard!
04/11/2017
It's the moment you've been waiting for - Invest in Texas Legislative Day!!! Meet at 9AM at West Mall to kick off the day of lobbying with speakers, free shirts, and breakfast tacos. We'll then march to the Capitol to speak with legislators about our platform points of Health and Wellness (specific bills listed in the photo) and Affordability. See you there!
03/30/2017
Erika Ong, president of Texas THON, talks about the importance of one our platform points, Health & Wellness. Health & Wellness encapsulates your mental, physical, emotional health, and issues like sexual assault prevention. Come out to tonight's Invest in Action event as we have important conversations about these issues. Follow invest_texas on snapchat for more.
03/30/2017
Lu Barraza, Vice President-elect of UT Senate of College Councils, talks about the importance of one our platform points, Affordability. For more, follow us on snapchat at invest_texas.
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