A Texas Movement · Est. 2026

Writing the laws that protect Texas animals.

A statewide coalition — shelters, vets, volunteers, voters — at the Texas Capitol to write and pass the humane laws Texas animals are owed.

The action ladder.

Ordered by time required. Start at the top. Work down when you can.

[01] · 30 seconds
Join the briefing

Two emails a month. Every bill that matters.

Get the Capitol briefing — every humane bill introduced, moved, or voted on.

[02] · 5 minutes
Write your rep

A pre-drafted letter to your legislator.

We draft letters against active bills, pre-matched to your rep’s committee assignments.

[03] · 15 minutes
Share a bill

Social toolkits, op-ed graphics, press-ready copy.

Every active bill ships with a social kit — quote cards, stat graphics, op-ed templates.

[04] · Half a day
Testify at the Capitol

Twenty minutes in a hearing gets quoted back all session.

We’ll coach the testimony, draft the remarks, and bus you to Austin the morning of.

[05] · Ongoing
Volunteer with a chapter

County leads, Capitol monitors, translators, social teams.

Apply once. We’ll route you to the chapter and role that fits.

Lobbying for animals, 101.

The basics on how to lobby for animals — at every level of government, and the day-of basics for a Capitol visit.

Lobbying may look different at the various levels of government but can be a powerful force for change for animals at any scale.

Local

Lobbying your city or county officials can change the lives of hundreds of animals in your local area and set a precedent that ripples out.

State

Most animal protection laws currently in place are at the state level. Passing them demonstrates growing public support.

Federal

Federal lobbying is about persistence and perseverance — a steady drumbeat that cannot be ignored.

No matter the level, keep these in mind

In several ways lobbying for animals will look the same and rely on similar tactics. A few things to keep in mind:

You are the expert on your issue.

Share resources that briefly explain the problem, why it’s harmful, and why it matters.

Communicate through many channels.

Email, call, send a letter, tag them on social, and slide into their DMs.

Make your ask clear.

State clearly the bill or issue and the stance they should take. Let them know you’re a voter in their district.

Ask questions of candidates during campaigns.

The campaign trail is an opportunity to demonstrate that animal protection matters to voters.

Get your community in on the action.

Thousands of voices sharing the same message can be a powerful agent of change.

Lobbying in person: what to expect at the Capitol

Do your homework

  • Read the materials we provided.
  • Learn about your lawmakers.
  • Learn your talking points.
  • Familiarize yourself with the ask.

What to wear & bring

  • Wear professional attire and comfortable shoes.
  • Bring layers.
  • We’ll provide agendas and fact sheets.

Meeting logistics

  • A lobbyist guide will attend with you.
  • You’ll go through security.
  • Expect meetings to last 20–30 minutes.

After the meeting

  • Fill out your debrief form.
  • We’ll help you send a thank-you email.

Find your chapter.

Coalition chapters across Texas. Find yours — or start one where there isn’t.

Texas · Chapter Map

Add your name. Move the law.

Legislation is won one email, one testimony, one signature at a time. Join the coalition — we’ll tell you when, where, and how to show up. No spam. No filler.

The Briefing · Free

Get the Capitol briefing.

Two emails a month during session. One during interim. You’ll know every bill that matters before your representative does.

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Writing the law they can’t write for themselves.

Join the coalition. Read the bills. Testify at the Capitol. Every action moves the next humane law one step closer to the floor.