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Regional Advocacy Day Webinar the Kick Off

Name: Regional Advocacy Day Webinar the Kick Off
Start: 2026-12-09T18:30:00-06:00
Location: Equality Texas

Equality Texas

PO Box 2340, Austin, TX 78768-2340

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Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

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Equality Texas kicks off its Regional Advocacy Day season with a free Zoom training on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM. You'll get the lay of the land on the upcoming 2027 legislative session (90th Session), the elections that shape it, and which bills might be headed to Texas. The training also covers how to talk with legislators inside and outside the Capitol, how to stay safe there, and the key dates to mark. The Zoom link arrives 24 to 48 hours before the event.

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