STATEMENT: TOP condemns blatant anti-immigrant, GOP bill voted on today in...
For Immediate Release: December 4, 2014 Contact: Daniel Barrera, dbarrera@organizetexas.org, (214) 957-6234 Texas Organizing Project condemns blatant anti-immigrant, GOP bill voted on today in Congress...
View ArticleEmployment: Fair Housing Rights Campaign Coordinator
Texas Organizing Project is seeking a talented and dedicated Campaign Coordinator to help build our organization as part of an exciting effort interweaving community grassroots organizing with policy...
View ArticleEmployment: Harris County Field Director
TOP is seeking a Harris County Field Director that is highly motivated, creative and committed to social, racial, and economic justice. The Harris County Field Director will report directly to the TOP...
View ArticleEmployment: Community Organizer
TOP is seeking Community Organizers that are highly motivated, creative and committed to social justice. Working under the supervision of the TOP County Field Coordinator, Community Organizers will be...
View ArticleEmployment: Digital Coordinator
For immediate start: The digital media coordinator reports directly to the communications director, and coordinates campaigns, programs and assets for the Texas Organizing Project’s digital properties...
View ArticleLetter to Mayor Parker and City Council
December 15, 2014 Honorable Annise Parker City of Houston, Mayor’s Office Dear Mayor Parker, This morning the general Houston community was alerted to a special deal being considered by the City of...
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Petition Demanding Gov. Abbott Meet with Families Delivered
Yesterday, more than 50 TOP members woke up before dawn to make the trip to Austin to deliver your petition signatures to Gov. Greg Abbott asking him to meet with the Latino and immigrant families he’s...
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Taking the Pope’s Message to Gov. Abbott in San Antonio
Pope Francis eloquently summed up our hopes and desires as immigrants in the U.S. My parents, like so many others, came here in search of better opportunities for me and my siblings. Leaving one’s...
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Drive for Democracy Houston 2015
In local elections like this every vote counts. We need your help! We need you to drive people to the polls. As the largest city in the state, Houston is the gateway for electoral change in Texas....
View ArticleBig News: Change at the TOP
After six rewarding years of leading the Texas Organizing Project, I’ve decided it’s time to step down as the executive director. I’ve dedicated my heart and soul to the organization, and it will...
View ArticleThe Future of TOP
Fourteen years ago, I began my career as a community organizer. On May 20, 2002, with clip board in hand, I registered 27 people to vote at a local grocery store and learned the power of asking the...
View ArticleRight to Justice Campaign
Reform the Bail System: Low-risk, low-income defendants who have not yet been convicted of a crime should not remain in jail awaiting trial when they cannot afford bail. ♦ Defendants booked into the...
View ArticleTell Harris Co. DA Anderson to Resign
No crime victim should go to jail simply to compel them to testify. Your treatment of Jenny has eroded all trust in your office. We, the undersigned, ask that you, Harris County District Attorney Devon...
View ArticleGo Vote!
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View ArticleCommunity Champions Galas
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View ArticleProtect the Vote 2016!
This election is only the second major statewide election with the controversial voter photo ID in place. Did you know that not all election workers are required to go through training to understand...
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