We, the Green Party of Texas, stand unequivocally in solidarity with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and with Muslim communities across our state.  Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation declaring CAIR a “foreign terrorist organization” is a blatant attack on civil rights, religious freedom, and the rule of law.  We affirm that CAIR is a legitimate civil rights organization, not a terrorist group.  Their decades of work defending religious freedom, immigrant rights, and civil rights for all Americans, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, reflects the best kind of grassroots democratic organizing.

The Green Party of Texas condemns Governor Abbott’s proclamation as a politically motivated, legally baseless, and morally reprehensible attempt to intimidate & stigmatize Muslim communities and their voice in our state.  The State of Texas has no legal power to declare any person or organization to be terrorists.  Any such declarations from the current administration cannot be relied upon as they are often intended to further US imperialism by providing cover for direct & indirect wars of aggression.

Our party supports CAIR’s decision to take legal action against Governor Abbott & AG Ken Paxton.  We call for all Texans of conscience, including faith communities, civil rights organizations, student groups, progressive organizations, and others, to stand united with CAIR in this moment of repression. 

The Green Party of Texas will always defend religious & civil liberties for all, especially for communities under attack.  We uphold the Texas state motto of “Friendship,” and encourage our Governor to reflect on that sentiment which has guided our state forth for so long.  As Texans, we understand that y’all means all!  Our friendship, southern hospitality, respect, and care ought to be cast unto all our neighbors and fellow Texans, not only those in the political favor of our elected officials.

In this moment, the people of Texas face a choice: will we allow fear, scapegoating, and state repression to define our politics or will we defend inclusion, solidarity, and the civil rights of all our fellow Texans? 

We are Texan Greens, united in our pursuit of justice, and we will not allow the politics of fear to silence our neighbors or erase our rights.

Monday - Movie premeire!
Tuesday - ELECTION & a movie premiere!
Sunday - Statewide call!

Hit that "read more" link to read about all that, but first - For those on SNAP or in need of food assistance, some resources due to the shutdown impacting food stamps in the US this month:

https://findhelp.org/

https://foodfinder.us/

https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food

https://freedge.org/

https://www.changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations

https://mapping.littlefreepantry.org/

https://www.mutualaidhub.org/

Your local Greens may know of other, local organizations - if there aren’t any - start something!
It’s a great way to get to know your community and the next person in need could be you!

 🗳 Early voting has started in the election on State Constitutional Amendments, but if you're still unsure about the propositions, these are our recommendations. (Write these down or print on paper; the Election Code prohibits using phones in polling locations!). For info on where to vote in your county, visit https://www.vote411.org/plan-your-vote

Click that "Read more" link to see why.

Here’s what’s happening:

5pm Friday - Rally & Vigil in Garland
https://www.txgreens.org/rally_candlelight_vigil_at_repkon
If you’re in the DFW area, we need you at this.  Click that link.

4pm Sunday - Autumn State Meeting
https://www.txgreens.org/2025_autumn_state_meeting
We need all y’all Texan Greens at this short state meeting.

There will be three state party elections for active Greens like you to vote in – or run in!
Co-chair (Aly Schmidt is running for re-election)
SEC At-Large (Dr. Ali Anwar is running to have his SEC appointment confirmed)
Treasurer (open position)
Learn more about those roles here: https://www.txgreens.org/bylaws#A2
We will also discuss upcoming filing deadlines for candidates, & the Spring 2026 nominating conventions.

4pm Saturday, Oct. 25 - Zoom Candidate Meet & Greet / Fundraiser
https://www.txgreens.org/meet_the_candidates
Meet the candidates who are running for office as Greens in 2025 & 2026!  This zoom call is free to attend, but we hope you’ll be inspired to donate to help out these candidates.  There is still time to recruit and run more candidates for 2026, please consider running yourself!

hit that "Read more" link for more important info!

3pm today, the DFW Anti-War Commitee will be screening “Frack Free Denton” in Garland.  More details here: https://www.txgreens.org/dfwawc_frack_free_denton_screening 
It’s about an hour, then there will be discussion on organizing. 

Tuesday (8/26), the women of GPTX will join for a Zoom call from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.  Can’t make the whole thing?  That’s fine!  Just pop in when you can.  Connection info here: https://www.txgreens.org/gptxwomen

Austin Wednesday https://www.txgreens.org/our_austin_our_future & Denton next Sunday: https://www.txgreens.org/denton_county_monthly_meeting_20250831 

lots more news after the click

The 2025 Green Party Annual National Meeting will be held online later this month, July 31 - August 3.  Learn all about it & register here: https://www.gp.org/anm

There's a lot of other stuff going on this month (like a statewide Zoom call this afternoon), so hit that "read more" button to read all about it.

Kerville Mental Health Crisis Line: 877-466-0660
Texas Search & Rescue: 512-956-6727 https://www.texsar.org/
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund
San Antonio Food Bank: https://safoodbank.org/disasterrelief/
Austin Pets Alive: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/blog/helping-our-neighbors-affected-by-devastating-floods-in-kerr-county
World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/news/centraltexas-flooding-25
Missing Persons Tracking: https://flood-response-tracker.web.app/
Austin Mutual Aid (Donations): https://givebutter.com/3nheZS
GoFundMe for Central TX flood relief: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-relief#section-2

Volunteer
to sort & deliver supplies: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGnUUFwvEHtYUBo8Cb2jxWu9sKxy4L4VzFCzrcrXYyJNtmuQ/viewform
to recover: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxNFh2ChhBNIMDUfiyp23a21xnXhLjXvPmTybdnYDM1hU6Fg/viewform

ICE- Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was founded in 2003.
Now, in the Senate's version of Trump's Budget Bill (HR1), the funding for ICE is being outrageously increased from $3.8 Billion to $48.5 Billion (source: @so.informed). The limitless state power & monopoly of violence exhibited by ICE is a tell-tale sign of a fascist state.
Unlike the Democrats & Republicans who have both weaponized ICE for decades, the Green Party wants ICE abolished.

Yes, abolished, because the kidnapping & detention of randomly profiled men, women, & children must end.
We believe that everyone deserves due process & constitutional protections, regardless of their citizenship status.
We call on all people to engage in grassroots community action such as reporting ICE activity in their area.  Check out organizations like Brown Berets, Vecinos Unidos, Houston Leads, El Movimiento, People Over Papers, and other such groups to engage directly.

ICE is state terror, not public safety.  Immigrants make America great.  Stop the war on immigrants.
Please call your representatives to encourage them to vote against this monstrous allocation of funds to an organization that should be abolished entirely.
Download the @5Calls app to make calls to your representatives quick & easy.

Statewide discussion call TODAY at 4pm!
Read about it & all the other news in this post.

URGENT Action Needed & An Important Meeting Tomorrow!
Hit that "read more" button to read all about it.

     Things are sprouting - hit that "read more" button for a rundown of volunteer opportunities, events, important information, things YOU NEED TO DO, election results from the Spring State Meeting, and more!

STATE MEETING SCHEDULE

Zoom Virtual Meeting

Saturday, 29 March, 2025

9:40 - 10:00  AM Check in & Open Discussion

10:00 – 10:05 AM Welcome (Cochair Aly Schmidt)

10:05 - 10:06 AM 10 Key Values - Alfred Molison

• Future Focus
• Personal & Global Responsibility
• Respect for Diversity
• Feminist Values
• Community-based Economics
• Decentralization
• Nonviolence
• Grassroots Democracy
• Social Justice
• Ecological Wisdom

10:06 – 10:10 AM      Orientation to consensus facilitated meeting - Dr. Julián Villarreal

10:15 – 10:25 AM      Discussion on changing the state party logo & mascot - Aly Schmidt

10:25 - 10:55 AM       National Committee Nominations - 5 delegates & 2 alternates - Aly

                [Current Representatives are listed here: https://www.txgreens.org/elected_officers]

                 Delegates to National Committees (encouraged for only experienced Greens)                                     

10:55 - 11:00 PM  Voting  (if needed)

11:00 - 11:20 Nominate and Confirm SEC Positions (applicants must have been active for at least 9 months):

                       Treasurer - Mel Estes?

                       At-Large (3 seats) - You?

11:20 - 11:25 PM  Voting  (if needed)

11:25 – 11:40 AM  Dr. V - Legislation Update and call to action

11:40 - 12:00 PM  What motivates you? With Robert Smith  - facilitated by Aly 

12:00 - 12:15 Aly - Run for Office!

SOS info: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/guide/2024/lib-green-nom2024.shtml#b

12:15 - 12:30 PM Break

12:30 - 12:35 Afternoon Check-In

12:35 - 12:45 PM Resolution Proposal  (discuss on Facebook, Slack, or here)
          Wes Gaige - Conditions for Being on the Precinct Convention Ballots  
                   Add to Article 5, Part B, Section 4, as Sub Section 5
                      Conditions for being on the Precinct Ballot:

• Candidate must be formally affiliated with the Green Party of Texas according to provisions of the Texas Electoral Code.
• Candidate cannot be seeking the nomination of another party.

12:55 - 1:05 PM Voting  (if needed)

1:05  -  1:15 PM Treasurer’s Report - Nancy Gaige

1:15 - 1:25 PM Memberships and Dues? - Aly Schmidt

1:55 - 2:00 PM Closing Remarks - Matt Bauman

2:00 PM           Inspirational video/song

 
Current SEC:            

• Co-Chair:  Aly Schmidt (Hidalgo) - 2023 (autumn)           
  §  Co-Chair:  Matt Bauman (Denton) - 2024 (spring)        
  §  Treasurer: Nancy Gaige (Collin) -  2022 (spring)
  §  Secretary:  Wesson Gaige (Collin) - 2024 (spring)                
  §  At-Large:  Alfred Molison (Harris) - 2023  (spring)
  §  At-Large:  Dr. Julián Villarreal (Bexar)  - 2024 (spring)   
  §  At-Large:  Marlón Duran (Hidalgo) - 2023 (autumn)
  §  At-Large:  open      
  §  At-Large:  open

    
Current NC Delegates:            

Marlón Duran
Nancy Gaige
Wesson Gaige
Alfred Molison
Aly Schmidt

(all NC terms expire 2025)

Conditions for Being on the Precinct Convention Ballots
submitted by Wesson Gaige, Collin County

Add to Article 5, Part B, Section 4, as Sub Section 5
Conditions for being on the Precinct Ballot:

• Candidate must be formally affiliated with the Green Party of Texas according to provisions of the Texas Electoral Code. *reference below
• Candidate cannot be seeking the nomination of another party.

* See Election code: Sec. 162.006., Sec. 162.007., Sec. 162.008.

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.162.htm#162.006

Next Saturday evening, we've got a BIG EVENT in Irving. If you live anywhere near DFW, RSVP right away: https://www.txgreens.org/2025_iftar_dinner

No matter where you live, we need help reaching out to invite folks RIGHT NOW. Sign the use agreement here and visit this page to let us know you can help with phone or text banking. Many hands make light work - the more volunteers we have, the less everybody has to do.

once you've done that, hit that "read more" button to see the rest

There's a LOT going on - hit that "read more" button to learn all about it.

Good news!  GPTX has earned 10 more years of ballot access, thanks to the campaign of our Railroad Commissioner candidate, Eddie Espinoza!  Now's the time to find candidates & build up local groups.  Click below to see what's cooking.

There are just a few days remaining to get the word out about our great candidates!  Please spend some time outside your local polling stations or anywhere you can find people to talk to & let them know that peace & sustainability are on the ballot!

Click below to read all about it!

We've got a Zoom call on Sunday for helping out our candidates & there's an opportunity for a *new* candidate to join their ranks.  Could it be you?  More info after the flip...

Tonight's rally postponed, vital call Sunday, and plenty of opportunities to get involved & make your world better.  Click below for details.

There's a lot of important stuff happening this month & many opportunities to get involved!  Please click below to read all about it.