Tell Rick Perry women are not stupid

Tell Rick Perry women are not stupid

Help defeat governor Perry's anti-women's health legislation. The bills are designed to chip away at a woman’s right to make her own medical decisions—highly personal decisions that should be between a woman and her physician.

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Texas Police Have a Drug Problem and Black Texans are Paying for it

Texas Police Have a Drug Problem and Black Texans are Paying for it

A new ACLU report shows Texas ranks second in the nation in total arrests for marijuana possession, wasting nearly $300 million in state taxpayer money on a failed “War on Drugs.” Even more troublesome: Marijuana enforcement is a vehicle for law enforcement to target communities of color.

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Know Your Rights: Free Speech and the Right to Protest

Know Your Rights: Free Speech and the Right to Protest

The right to protest is a long-standing protection afforded by the U.S. and Texas constitutions. Download and distributed our printable pamphlet.

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Request Legal Assistance/Solicitud de Asistencia Legal

Request Legal Assistance/Solicitud de Asistencia Legal

Click here to officially request legal assistance from ACLU of Texas. Do not rely on filing an ACLU of Texas complaint to protect you; you should consult with an attorney of your choice.

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ACLU of Texas Comment on Texas Senate Passage of Sweeping Anti-Abortion Bill

ACLU of Texas Comment on Texas Senate Passage of Sweeping Anti-Abortion Bill

“The sole purpose of this bill is to limit women’s options when it comes to making deeply personal medical decisions,” said Terri Burke, executive director of the ACLU of Texas.

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