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The study of governmental issues is one of the basic functions of the League of Women Voters. Study is undertaken at all three levels: national, state, and local, and leads to both education and advocacy, two of the basic missions of the organization. The League's process for study has acquired a solid reputation for its in-depth and unbiased exploration of an issue submitted to its grassroots membership for informed discussion.
During this exploration, members draw on balanced, pro/con materials, develop their own resources, turn to technical experts and public officials for information, and reach out to the community through public meetings, surveys, and media coverage. This is all part of the study and consensus process upon which League position is based.
Once a position is reached, the League uses its grassroots strength to influence the shape of public policy. Work is focused on priority issues every year, in order to channel the League's citizen power for the greatest effect.
Studies are conducted and funded by the League of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund, the 501(c)3 organization.
2006-2007 Study
- Mandated Testing in the Public Schools of Texas
2005 Studies
Recent studies:
- Criminal Justice: Capital Punishment
- Judicial Selection
-Texas Judicial System (brochure)
-El sistema judicial de Texas - Elections Process in Texas (2002)
Copies of these studies and brochures are available upon request.
The Texas Voter is a quarterly publication printed by the LWV-TX containing a variety of information on League activity at state and local levels, as well as voting issues affecting the state.
The National League site contains a huge amount of information on national issues and advocacy campaigns taking place across the US as well as many other resources.
