Past Events

Legal Observer Bootcamp

On Saturday, May 18, the ACLU of Texas is hosting a Legal Observer Training for new and established volunteers in the Houston area. ACLU of Texas Legal Observers are a crucial part of our mission to protect and preserve civil liberties across Texas.

May 18, 2019

Meet & Greet Postcard Party

The ACLU of Texas invites you to learn about the work we’re doing in the Rio Grande Valley, meet our new Rio Grande Valley Volunteer Coordinator, and take action at the Texas legislature by singing postcards to our lawmakers in support of civil liberties.

May 17, 2019 to
May 18, 2019

Know Your Rights: DPS Checkpoints

Staff and volunteers with the ACLU of Texas and La Fuerza Del Valle will rally against border patrol abuses in the Rio Grande Valley Thursday, May 9 at 8am.

May 9, 2019 to
May 10, 2019

San Antonio #TXLege Postcard Party

Come out and meet ACLU of Texas staff and volunteers to take action at the Texas legislature! Join us for Happy Hour at The Friendly Spot Icehouse to sign postcards to your lawmakers in support of civil liberties. First round is on us! 21+ only.

May 1, 2019 to
May 2, 2019

Austin #TXLege Postcard Party

Come out and meet ACLU of Texas staff and volunteers to take action at the Texas legislature! Join us for Happy Hour at Oddwood Ales to sign postcards to your lawmakers in support of civil liberties. First round is on us! 21+ only.

April 30, 2019 to
May 1, 2019

"62 Days" Film Screening - Brownsville

Join the ACLU of Texas, Texas Freedom Network, and the National Latina Institute for a free screening of "62 Days", a documentary film that chronicles Marlise's family's painful ordeal, the human story behind the headlines, and shines a light on a controversial law.

April 26, 2019 to
April 27, 2019

Abolish the Death Penalty: an Evening with Anthony Graves

Join us for an evening with Anthony Graves, aka U.S. Death Row Exoneree #138, as he shares his incredible ordeal with the Texas criminal justice system. Anthony was arrested at the age of 26 and spent more than 18 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit.

April 25, 2019

Oppose SB 17: No license to discriminate

Join the ACLU of Texas and the Transgender Education Network of Texas for a phone bank to stop Senate Bill 17, the "license to discriminate" bill.

April 16, 2019

Texas is Ready for Smart Justice!

Join ACLU of Texas staff for an evening of Smart Justice Advocacy Training on Monday, April 15 from 7-9 pm!

Learn about the political landscape in Texas and learn how you can work with your lawmaker to make concrete, common-sense reforms.

April 15, 2019 to
April 16, 2019