AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 100 members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity stood collectively at the Texas Capitol, ensuring their voices are thought-about throughout the 88th Legislative Session.
They’re discussing key points they need lawmakers to contemplate: voting rights, black mother mortality rates, school safety and gun violence.
Members of the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters make up 1/3 of constituents in Texas House representatives’ districts. According to the Chapter, they make up 80% of constituents in Texas senators’ districts.
It’s a standard apply for organizations to host a day at the Capitol at the start of a legislative session, to define priorities and concerns.
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