Public Policy & Legislative Advocacy
Texas CASA collaborates with various state agencies as well as legislators, judges and child welfare stakeholders and advocates to support public policies that focus on improving outcomes for children and families in Texas.
Featured Content
Rock the Capitol: Legislative Advocacy Skills for the CASA Network in Texas
This video will show you:
- Why and how to be a Legislative Advocate
- What it is like to be on a Legislative Advocacy Team
- How to interact with your legislators and cultivate meaningful relationships
You’ll also watch a live model visit between a LAT member and a representative at the Texas Capitol.
All of this will help you build relationships and communicate with your legislators so we can work together to transform the child welfare system for the better.
All Public Policy & Legislative Advocacy Resources
Current Work
89th Legislative Session Priorities
After surveying local CASA staff and volunteers to get their legislative ideas, the Texas CASA Board…
Latest Public Policy Updates
Check out the most recent updates from the Texas CASA Public Policy Team.
Resources for Legislative Advocacy Teams (LATS)
How To Develop a Legislative Advocacy Team (LAT)
Below are the key steps and helpful tips to aid in developing a Legislative Advocacy Team…
Legislative Advocacy Guide
SECTION 1 – UNDERSTANDING CASA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACYSECTION 2 – OVERVIEW OF THE 89TH LEGISLATIVE SESSIONSECTION 3…
89th Session CASA Programs Legislative Overlap Excel Sheet
Below you can download a complete list of each local CASA program’s legislators for the 89th Legislative…
Additional Resources on Child Welfare and Policy
Stay up to date on the latest child welfare and policy resources and information available.
Publications
Community-Based Care Guide – 3rd Edition 2023
The third edition of Transforming Together: A Guide to Community-Based Care in Texas is now available…
Normalcy Matters: A Guide to Supporting Children & Youth in Texas Foster Care
Texas CASA released the Normalcy Matters: A Guide to Supporting Children & Youth in Texas Foster…
Understanding the Roles in a CPS Case
Texas CASA partnered with the Supreme Court of Texas Children’s Commission to develop five handouts and…
Moving Toward a Child, Youth and Family-Centered System: Opportunities in Court and Service Planning
Texas CASA is excited to announce the release of its latest report, Moving Toward a Child,…
Understanding Your Role in Community-Based Care
Texas CASA’s Public Policy team recently developed a new resource highlighting the importance of CASA during…
Resources from Previous Legislative Sessions
Understanding the Outcomes of the 88th Legislative Session
Texas CASA recently hosted a webinar to provide an overview of the key takeaways from the…
Understanding the Outcomes of the 87th Legislative Session
This overview of the 87th Legislative Session and discusses legislative funding, passed Champion bills, newly passed…
Understanding the Outcomes of the 86th Legislative Session
The Texas CASA Public Policy team discusses the outcomes of the 86th Texas Legislative Session in…