Protests and police: community resources in Texas
This page will continually be updated and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of organizations. Please check back for further actions and resources.
The ACLU of Texas recognizes that the long history of work towards racial justice involves many different groups. We are committed to uplifting and supporting Black and Brown organizations and people who are the primary targets of violence by law enforcement.
Take action
- Send a message: Urge Texas state legislators to commit to legislation that holds officers accountable for use of deadly force
- Volunteer with the ACLU of Texas
Donate
Consider donating to these bail fund organizations and Black-led justice organizations in Texas:
- The Afiya Center (Dallas)
- Austin Justice Coalition
- Black Lives Matter Houston | PayPal link
- Community Advocacy & Healing Project (Austin) | PayPal link
- Faith in Texas (Dallas)
- Frontizerx Fianza Fund (El Paso) | Venmo: @fianza-fund
- Measure Austin
- Mothers Against Police Brutality (Dallas)
- Next Generation Action Network (Dallas)
- Pure Justice (Houston) | PayPal link
- Restoring Justice (Houston)
- Texas Advocates for Justice
- Texas Organizing Project (Harris, Bexar, and Dallas counties)
- 400+1 Federation Bail Fund
Know Your Rights
Legal Assistance
The ACLU of Texas does not endorse or make any representations as to legal services provided on other websites.
- Houston Protestors' Defense Team
- Austin Lawyers Guild hotline: 512-817-4254
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