New redistricting maps are out and Democratic candidates are gearing up for the 2022 Democratic Primary. At our regular October meeting, we’ll hear from candidates running for the Texas Legislature, including Dennis Sherrard and Tracy Scott.

Plus, we’ll talk about the national spotlight on racism and the Holocaust in Southlake, and specifically the special election for the Carroll Independent School District.

And we’ll hear an update directly from plaintiffs in the HEB ISD and GCISD federal class action lawsuit on masking.

Our in-person meeting will require proof of vaccination and masks to keep our candidates, community, and members safe. The meeting with be streamed via Facebook Live. 

Thursday, October 28
7:00 pm meeting
6:00 pm to eat and visit

Los Jimadores Tex-Mex Tequila Factory
3314 Harwood Road, Bedford, 76021

Redistricting hearings have begun in both the Texas House and Senate and will continue through this Saturday, September 18 (click here for full schedule). These hearings are a very important tool for citizens to ensure that their areas and interests are considered when redrawing the districts for Congress, state legislature, and State Board of Education. 

Both chambers are allowing virtual testimony. Our partners at All on the Line Texas have tools ready to help you sign up to testify and prepare. Check out their Action Hub for more details. Registration for each hearing closes up to 48 hours prior to the start time of the hearing so please register ASAP. 

July 2021 meeting agenda

All on the Line is fighting hyper partisan gerrymandering in Texas on three fronts—in the courts, in the Texas Legislature, and through civic engagement. We are the third part, the people power! 

This month, Baffour Tontoh will tell us how we can help map our community, and use our voices to testify for fair districts. Gerrymandering is silencing communities. If our votes didn’t matter, Republicans wouldn’t try so hard to suppress them.

Candidates running for office are encouraged to attend and introduce themselves and their priorities.

It’s been a very long time. We can’t wait to see your lovely faces! (Yay, vaccines and Democratic administrations!) 

Thursday, July 22
7:00 pm meeting
6:30 pm  to eat and visit 

Los Jimadores Tex-Mex Tequila Factory 
3314 Harwood Road, Bedford, 76021

There’s a special election happening in Bedford, and while there are unfortunately no Democrats running, there is a best choice among the Republicans. Rich Steves appears to be a moderate R while his opponents are extremists.

Voting information from the City of Bedford is available here.