New ACLU of Texas Chapter Forming in Midland - Odessa Region!

The ACLU of Texas is currently in the process of working with a core group of activists and volunteers in the Permian Basin (Midland-Odessa) area to establish a new chapter!

Permian Basin Chapter Board Members

• Lori White, President
• Fran Compton, Vice President of Outreach
• Lynnette Schillo, Secretary/Treasurer
• Joanne Hadjicostandi
• Jane Hellinghausen
• Steve Jenkins
• Yolanda Ramirez
• Steven Schaefersman

You're invited to get involved

To express an interest in getting involved with our new chapter in the Permian Basin Region, please contact us.

If you believe your civil liberties have been violated, please click here to request legal assistance.  If you send the Permian Basin Chapter your complaint, by email or by letter, it will extend the  time that it takes for your complaint to be processed.

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