News and Press
As the leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State, we at the ACLU of Texas believe it is our duty to keep the public up-to-date about the state of their civil liberties. Stay informed by reading through our news and press releases below.
Latest News and Commentary:
Dec 11, 2025
Organizing For Black Trans Liberation: A Q&A with The Mahogany Project
“We will not go back into the shadows. We will not disconnect. We will not be erased.”
Oct 30, 2025
Why Police Traffic Stops Are Dangerous and Ineffective
Millions of drivers are pulled over every year for minor violations like broken taillights or tinted windows. Data shows these stops rarely make...
Latest Press Releases:
Sep 22, 2025
Texas Families File New Lawsuit to Stop Public School Districts From Displaying Ten Commandments
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Pluralism
Sep 26, 2025
LDF Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of ACLU of Texas and Others in Opposition to Texas’ Racially Discriminatory Congressional Maps
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights and Democracy
Sep 22, 2025
Texas Families File New Lawsuit to Stop Public School Districts From Displaying Ten Commandments
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Pluralism
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