Help Paso del Norte PCRP Continue to Grow!

WE’RE MORE THAN HALF-WAY TO OUR GOAL!!!! ¡Ayude a PCRP a Crecer! We are expanding our El Paso office and you can help by making a donation today! Estamos haciendo nuestra oficina de El Paso más grande. Se puede ayudarnos construirlo por… [more]

Help Paso del Norte PCRP Continue to Grow! Help Paso del Norte PCRP Continue to Grow!

STCRP Thanks You for a Wonderful Noche de Fiesta: McAllen, May 9, 2013

Thank you for helping to make this a marvelous and memorable event! Noche de Fiesta Celebrating Commitment to the Community Thursday, May 9, 2013 McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash (north of Business 83, just east of Archer Park) Reception… [more]

STCRP Thanks You for a Wonderful Noche de Fiesta: McAllen, May 9, 2013 STCRP Thanks You for a Wonderful Noche de Fiesta: McAllen, May 9, 2013

TCRP 2012 Human Rights Report: AISD Inequitable Funding and Vestiges of Segregation

COMPLETE REPORT HERE [PDF 2.6 MB] Blackshear Elementary School "We Are the World so We Better Learn About It" Supporting Spreadsheets (XLSX) Public Funding (2007 - 2012) [798 KB] Regression Analysis [145 KB] PTA Tax Data [59 KB] See… [more]

TCRP 2012 Human Rights Report: AISD Inequitable Funding and Vestiges of Segregation TCRP 2012 Human Rights Report: AISD Inequitable Funding and Vestiges of Segregation

Program News

Scott Medlock

Rethinking Criminal Justice in Texas

Only a third of nonviolent prisoners are paroled each year, while more than 40 percent of eligible “violent aggravated” sex offenders are paroled. Nonviolent prisoners make up almost half of Texas’ first-in-the-nation prison population. Refusing to release nonviolent, sick and elderly prisoners wastes tens of millions of dollars of taxpayer money each year. Parole decisions [...]

Esther Valdez

Not So Tone Deaf? City settles suit brought by deaf resident

Advancing Accommodations for Hearing Impaired By Jordan Smith For the second time in a decade the city of Austin has settled a federal civil rights suit, reaffirming its agreement to provide training for Austin Police officers on how to effectively communicate with Austin’s deaf population, including how to obtain interpreters to ensure effective communication as [...]

Eugene Blackmon at Home

Appeals Court Victory for TCRP Prisoners’ Rights Program

Heat Exhaustion in a Texas Prison Editorial For much of the summer of 2008, temperatures in Beeville, Tex., soared above 90 degrees. For almost two weeks, the heat index was 130 degrees or higher, in what scientists consider the “extreme danger” range, when the risk of heat stroke is imminent. The heat was stultifying inside [...]

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Group sues City of Austin, businesses for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

ADA 22nd Anniversary Series By Juan Castillo AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF A state advocacy group for people with disabilities said Thursday it is suing the City of Austin and more than two dozen businesses in the city and across the state, accusing them of discriminating against people with disabilities by denying them access to public amenities. The [...]

Lupe Protests for Wage Justice

Protests Against Restaurant in McAllen Demand Fair Pay

Action for Economic Justice View Fox2 Coverage If you were cruising down Business 83 in McAllen, you may have noticed a group of protesters outside Zushi Restaurant. Our News Reporter Tom Rader stopped by to find out what all the commotion was about. Protesters gathered outside of Zushi Restaurant, in opposition to alleged wage law [...]

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STCRP Thanks You for a Wonderful Noche de Fiesta: McAllen, May 9, 2013

Thank you for helping to make this a marvelous and memorable event! Noche de Fiesta Celebrating Commitment to the Community Thursday, May 9, 2013 McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash (north of Business 83, just east of Archer Park) Reception 6:30 p.m. Awards 7:30 p.m. (Dinner catered by Frida’s Grill n Cantina) Tickets: $35 For [...]

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Thank you for a Terrific TCRP-Houston Grand Opening

Dear Friend: THANK YOU FOR A TERRIFIC GRAND OPENING! YOU are cordially invited to join Texas Civil Rights Project-Houston for a Grand Opening Celebration to be held on April 4th, 2013, at 2006 Wheeler Ave., Houston, TX 77004 (map), from 5:30-7:30pm. The Grand Opening Celebration marks a new era for the civil rights community in [...]

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Thank You for a Terrific ‘I Have a Dream’ Gala featuring Rev. William A. Lawson

THANK YOU! for a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship, and civil rights for West Texas. The Texas Civil Rights Project Invites You! To Our Annual West Texas Gala: “I Have a Dream” Night January 19, 2013 6:30 pm Presenting Keynote Speaker: Rev. William A. Lawson Houston Civil Rights Leader Rev. Lawson marched with Martin Luther [...]

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TCRP Onesies

TCRP Onesies for Your Future Activist

Your “Future Activist” is ready to show off her (or his) support for civil rights! Baby onesies come in size 6 months or 12 months, with white snaps, lettering, and TCRP logo on black fabric. Purchase one now for $20, shipping included. To order, email Amanda@TexasCivilRightsProject.org or call 512-474-5073 ext. 102. Future Activist Gallery Five-month-old [...]

TCRP Tees

TCRP T-Shirts

Purchase your new TCRP American Apparel tee shirt today! The front includes a small logo on the left side, with a back that includes the words “Equality. Justica. Diversity. Comunidad.” In women’s sizes (S-XL): Hot Pink Gold Teal Blue Unisex sizes (S-XXL): White Grass Green Slate Gray Teal Blue Shirts are $18 including shipping. Contact [...]

TCRP Mousepad

TCRP Mouse Pad

Support civil rights with every click of your mouse! Purchase a new TCRP mouse pad for only $8, shipping included.  The mouse pad is 7 inches in diameter with maroon print on white. It’s a great way to display your community activism at school, home, or work. To order, email Amanda@TexasCivilRightsProject.org or call 512-474-5073 ext. [...]

TCRP Carabiner Key Chain

Conveniently clip your keys to a purse, belt loop, or backpack with a TCRP carabiner key chain.  Only $3.50, shipping included. To order, email Amanda@TexasCivilRightsProject.org or call 512-474-5073 ext. 102. (Click to enlarge image.)

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