TODAY   Tuesday February 22 2011

TEXAS CAN DO BETTER DAY OF ACTION

11 am – March to the Texas Capitol -  meeting at Waterloo Park  403 East 15th Street, Austin Texas  78701
Wear your organization’s t-shirt or white. Bring your Texas and American flags!

1pm – Rally at the Texas Capitol (at the South entrance to the Capitol)

3-5pm – Legislative Visits

TEXAS LO PUEDE HACER DIA DE ACCION
Es tiempo de luchar contra las propuestas anti-inmigrantes en la Legislatura de Texas.
Acompáñanos a demostrar que TEXAS NO ES ARIZONA!

11:00 am – Nos reunimos en Waterloo Park, 403 East 15th Street, Austin, 78701
MARCHA AL CAPITOLIO

1:00 pm – Rally en el Capitolio
3-5pm – Visitas Legislativas

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On January 11, 2011, members of the Texas Legislature convened in Austin to begin the 82nd Legislative Session. Over 60 anti-immigrant bills have been filed, and more are expected. Immigrant communities and allies will work toward educating legislators that these proposals are bad for our families, our businesses and our security. Texas Can Do Better.

January

January 6
Press Conference
Members of the TRUST Coalition and RITA will kick off the Legislative Session with a diverse array of Texas leaders.

January 24
Launch Texas wide “Texas Can Do Better” postcard campaign

January/February
Promote resolutions at churches, businesses associations and civic groups

February

February/March
Community Forums
Will take place in different parts of the state

February 17
Panel Discussion with Law Enforcement Leaders:
State Based Immigration Policy’s Impact on Law Enforcement

February 22
Texas Can Do Better: A Day of Action for Immigrant Integration & Community Security
Thousands of individuals from throughout the state will convene in Austin to march down Congress Avenue, rally at the Texas Capitol, and visit every Texas legislator.

March

March
Panel Discussion with Religious Leaders

March 18
Townhall with Latino Artists
Latino artists and elected officials will take part in a discussion during the PanAmericana Festival in support of the human rights of immigrants.

March 19
Musicians and Artists for Peace March
Musicians and artists lead an annual community event for peace

April

April 10
Mobilization Day Around the State

May

May 1
Day of Action