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The Texas Catholic Conference is the Official Public Policy Voice of the Catholic Bishops of Texas.The official position of the Texas Catholic Conference is determined by a vote of the regular members of the Board of Directors. Public policy statements may be initiated by the Board members or by any delegate to the General Assembly. 

The public policy issues addressed by the Conference include institutional concerns of the Catholic Church and issues related to Catholic social teachings. Use the links below to learn more about our public policy priorities and work. 

Texas Legislative Session Tools

• Status of Catholic Advocacy Issues after Sine Die - Read a brief summary of the legislative outcomes of our advocacy issues for the 82^nd Regular Legislative Session. A more detailed report will be available at the end of June.
• 82nd Session Legislative Agenda - The Texas Catholic Conference Agenda includes (but is not limited to) the 51 priorities listed on our Legislative Agenda. In September, we will have updated policy papers for each agenda item. The policy papers are 2-page resources that that contain Church teaching and relevant factual information on the legislative priority.
• Current Legislation (Bill Reports) - Throughout the Legislative Session, the Texas Catholic Conference tracks bills relating to our legislative priorities. This page provides a comprehensive bill report of all bills that we are supporting or opposing.
• Action Alert Archive - Here you can view a listing of all of our action alerts. You can sign up to receive action alerts from us here. 
• Testimony and Letters - This page lists public testimony and letters presented by the Texas Catholic Conference during the 82nd Legislative Session.
• Previous Legislative Sessions - Here you can view information from previous legislative sessions.
  
  

General

• Forming Consciences on Faithful Citizenship - Click here to learn more about Church teaching on how to be a Faithful Citizen and why it is vital to our faith.
• Guidelines for Pastors and Parishes on Advocacy and Political Participation - Guidelines from the Texas Bishops on Advocacy.
• Register for the Texas Catholic Voice - Join the Texas Catholic Conference and thousands of Texans to work for justice in our society.
• Resources - This page provides a portal through which you can learn more about our advocacy issues.