We are excited to share that last week, HB 1775 – Tracking Safe Kit Transfers – has been signed by the Governor!. Thank you to @DonnaHowardTX and @PeteFlores_TX for advocating for survivors!.#TXlege #SupportSurvivors

CALL TO ACTION - We need you to help with HB 220! .Please email the Committee Director, Maureen Metteauer, TODAY by 6pm to request she set HB 220 for a hearing. Additionally for further reach, please cc Sen Huffman’s legislative director. #txlege #SupportSurvivors

We are excited to share that as of yesterday evening, SB 836 – Protecting Survivors’ Privacy – has been signed by the Governor! . Thank you to @AngelaPaxtonTX and @LaceyHullTx for advocating for survivors!.#TXlege #SupportSurvivors

Call to Action - We need you to help with HB 3073!. Please call or email the Senate Criminal Justice Committee & demand that they have a hearing on HB 3073. The legislative session ends in just a few weeks, and we need you to act quickly to ensure justice for all victims. #txlege

@LaceyHullTx @AngelaPaxtonTX @ClaudiaOrdazTX @joanhuffman Thank you!.

2 TAASA priorities on the Floor today!.SB836 by Hull/Paxton - enhance privacy for rape victims in the criminal justice process. HB220 by Ordaz - ensure rape victims are offered emergency contraception during a forensic exam to prevent pregnancy. Tag your Rep for support! #txlege

We are thankful for champions in the Texas Legislature to address survivor privacy @AngelaPaxtonTX & Representative Hull and stronger protections for survivors @TxChuy @Senfronia4Texas this session! #txlege.

Please join TAASA CEO @roseluna97, survivors, and advocates at the Texas Capitol to raise our voices on those very issues. Thursday, Feb. 20th at noon - south steps of TX Capitol.

RT @roseluna97: For a Financial Officer of the 8th (or is it 7th?) largest economy in world- TX Comptroller has a great sense of humor. No….

“When a survivors testimony in court is used as a weapon to reverse a guilty sexual assault conviction-feels like the ultimate betrayal” ~@roseluna97

National Crime Victims Rights Week serves as an opportunity to learn about the effects victimization has on individuals, the community, & more. Thank you to the programs in Texas that help those who have been victims of crime. #NCVRW #SAAPM2024

Thank you to @RepMaryGonzalez @joanhuffman and @DrGregBonnen for supporting survivors by helping secure increased funding for rape crisis centers in Texas! #SAAPM2024 #txlege

SB 409 requires prosecutors to confer with survivors on their case before the case reaches final disposition. We want to thank the following legislators for their assistance in passing SB 409! Thank you @TxChuy and @leachfortexas #SAAPM2024 #txlege

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TAASA’s statement on the suspension of adult sexual assault cases. 4000+ adult sexual assault cases dismissed is a travesty for those who courageously came forward.

Harris County Sexual Assault Response Team Reveals Systemic Shortfalls & Recommendations .@hawctalk.

RT @roseluna97: Great running into Texas Victim Service Association Director at the boat parade of lights in @SouthPadreIsle special.Thanks….

TAASA joined the Department of Public Safety in Florence, TX to view scenarios that future State Troopers may face while on duty. Thank you @TxDPS for the opportunity to learn more about your work and for the opportunity to inform on instances related to Sexual Assault!

We want to express our gratitude to Rep. Christian Manuel for his assistance in passing SB 806. As a token of our appreciation, we have recognized @repchristan4texas as a TAASA Legislative Champion!

We want to express our gratitude to Sen. Angela Paxton for her assistance in passing SB 806. As a token of our appreciation, we have recognized @angelapaxtontx as a TAASA Legislative Champion!