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Texas LULAC, Texas NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of Texas are calling on businesses, large and small, to take nonpartisan action to support democracy.

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Democracy is Good for Business Statement

We believe in democracy and the right to vote.
We are against discriminatory legislation designed to limit Americans’ ability to vote.
We agree all politicians should be committed to encouraging every eligible voter to participate in our elections.

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Business Honor Roll

The following businesses have signed on in support of the Democracy is Good for Business statement and are listed in our honor roll here:

The Black Sheep Agency (Houston)
Bouldin Creek Cafe (Austin)
Brentwood Social House (Austin)
The Cavalier (Austin)
Children Of Diversity Foster Adoption Agency (Houston)
The Childs Law Firm, P.C. (Houston)
The Community Race Relations Coalition of Waco
Crossroads Cattle Company (Austin)
Ellivate Alliance (Austin)
Exec Wranglers (Lakeway)
15 Paws Earrings (Spring Branch)
Fuerte Fitness (Austin)
Gabrielle Moore, Realtor (San Marcos)
Jennings Design LLC (Plano)
L'Oca d'Oro (Austin)
New Windsor Farm LLC (McGreggor)
Portable Therapeutix (Houston)
Pozmantier Consulting Services, Inc (Irving)
Real EZ Signs (Austin)
Seguin/Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Guadalupe County)
Sententia Vera, LLC (Dripping Springs)
SIBSolutions, L. L. C. (Round Rock)
Soma Massage Therapy (Denton)
Stansberry Engineering Co., Inc. (Manchaca)
Tim Welter, P.A. (Waco)
Twinstar Bakery (Missouri City)
Volz & Associates, Inc.
Zero Waste Strategies (Bastrop)

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How Businesses Can Support Democracy

Provide voter registration applications or events for your staff and clients.
Invite a local LULAC, NAACP, or League chapter to hold a voter registration event.
Sign your business up for National Voter Registration Day
Share or sponsor the League's nonpartisan Voter's Guide.
Share important Election Dates
Contact elected officials to support democracy. Consider using the Leagues' Take Action tool.

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Press Release

Press Release - Democracy is Good for Business! 4.5.21

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Research

Texas Civic Health Index by UT's Annette Strause Institute for Civic Life
Civic Responsibility: The Power of Companies to Increase Voter Turnout by Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation Harvard Kennedy School

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Articles

AXIO - Flood of CEOs, corporations speak out against Georgia's voting restrictions
Texas Tribune - Corporate giants come out against efforts to restrict voting in Texas
Houston Chronicle - Dell, American Airlines and other influential Texas companies decry proposed voting reforms
Washington Post - HP, Dow, Under Armour among nearly 200 companies speaking out against voting law changes in Texas, other states

Quick link: lwvtexas.org/democracy-good-business

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How to Help Texas Voters

How can I help Texas voters??
There are many ways you can help empower Texas voters. Below are a few actions you can take to help make democracy work in your community!

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Democracy is Good For Business

Democracy is Good for Business!
There are many businesses can help empower Texas voters. Texas LULAC, Texas NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of Texas are calling on businesses, large and small, to take nonpartisan action to support democracy.

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Volunteer Deputy Registrars

Be a Volunteer Deputy Registrar
Help Texas citizens register to vote, become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR)

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County Election Workers

Be a County Election Worker
County election officials are committed to offering all voters a safe and secure way to vote, whether by mail or in person. They need your support!

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Help at the Polls!

There are many opportunities for folks to help at at the polls. Check out Who Voters Might Meet at the Polls: Election judges, poll watchers, poll monitors, poll workers, poll greeters

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Voters Guide

Share the The League's nonpartisan Voters Guide - Available online at VOTE411.org, as a pdf and in print before early voting for all statewide elections.

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League Speakers

Contact the League of Women Voters of Texas state office to find a nonpartisan speaker on all things voting and elections for your next event.

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Civics Education

Civics education resources
Find ready-to-use materials and resources for use in classrooms to prepare students to be responsible voters and citizens.

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Election Protection

Election Protection
Share election protection numbers with voters in need and join us as a voter protection volunteer for elections so that all Texas voters can be part of a free and fair election?

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County Election Websites

Review your county election website
In Texas, each county is responsible for voter registration, where to vote, when to vote, how to vote, what is on the ballot, how to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar, or an Election Judge. Find resources to review your county website and ensure they are providing accurate, easy to find voter information.

Support Democracy!

Texas LULAC, Texas NAACP, and the League of Women Voters of Texas are calling on businesses, large and small, to take nonpartisan action to support democracy.