Legislative Tools Include: Bishops’ Legislative Agenda, TCC Testimony and Letters, Resources on Faithful Citizenship

AUSTIN—In preparation for the 82^nd Legislative Session, the Texas Catholic Conference (TCC) has launched a new web site designed to provide information and resources on the public policy priorities of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas. The new site, still located at www.TXcatholic.org, features user-friendly menu navigation, a more dynamic blog and video archive, and greater search functionality for policy resources, and information on previous legislative sessions.

“Our new web site helps us fulfill our mission as the Texas Bishops’ public policy voice and enables us to provide access to resources and tools on our advocacy on statewide issues, as well as resources on the Catholic call to Faithful Citizenship,” said Andrew Rivas, Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference. “We will soon have updated two-page policy papers for all of our legislative agenda priorities, and plan to also offer video updates during the legislative session, as well as educational resources for participants in the upcoming Texas Catholic Conference Advocacy Day on April 6, 2011.”

In addition to the web site’s facelift, the TCC has upgraded its Texas Catholic Voice email newsletter. The new newsletter system helps the TCC track action alert effectiveness and will help the Conference continue to test new features that enable Catholics across Texas to advocate for the poor and vulnerable in our midst. Anyone interested in learning more about the work of the TCC is invited to subscribe for the free Texas Catholic Voice e-newsletter by clicking the “Get Involved” banner at www.TXcatholic.org.You can also find the TCC on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TXcatholic) and on Twitter (www.twitter.com/TXcatholic).

A site newsfeed and web banners for promoting the site and e-newsletter are also available to anyone interested in using them. For more information, contact Maria Huemmer, TCC Communication Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 512-339-9882.