The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is the statewide coalition committed to ending sexual violence in TX.
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We appreciate the leadership and commitment of @moran4congress to crime victims in Texas!
Jan 12
The House has passed the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (H.R. 909) with strong bipartisan support!
Now the Senate must act. Survivors and communities are counting on it.
Learn more: tr.ee/3OLa_xmLd8
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Today was a great day to witness bipartisan support for survivors of human trafficking. TAASA CEO Rose Luna joined legislators for the bill signing of SB 1212 and HB 2306. Learn about both bills and others passed in support of survivors, in our booklet: tinyurl.com/89txlege
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We are excited to share that last week, HB 1775 – Tracking Safe Kit Transfers – has been signed by the Governor!
Thank you to @DonnaHowardTX and @PeteFlores_TX for advocating for survivors!
#TXlege #SupportSurvivors
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CALL TO ACTION - We need you to help with HB 220!
Please email the Committee Director, Maureen Metteauer, TODAY by 6pm to request she set HB 220 for a hearing. Additionally for further reach, please cc Sen Huffman’s legislative director.
#txlege #SupportSurvivors
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We are excited to share that as of yesterday evening, SB 836 – Protecting Survivors’ Privacy – has been signed by the Governor!
Thank you to @AngelaPaxtonTX and @LaceyHullTx for advocating for survivors!
#TXlege #SupportSurvivors
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Call to Action - We need you to help with HB 3073!
Please call or email the Senate Criminal Justice Committee & demand that they have a hearing on HB 3073. The legislative session ends in just a few weeks, and we need you to act quickly to ensure justice for all victims. #txlege
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2 TAASA priorities on the Floor today!
SB836 by Hull/Paxton - enhance privacy for rape victims in the criminal justice process.
HB220 by Ordaz - ensure rape victims are offered emergency contraception during a forensic exam to prevent pregnancy. Tag your Rep for support! #txlege
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We are thankful for champions in the Texas Legislature to address survivor privacy @AngelaPaxtonTX & Representative Hull and stronger protections for survivors @TxChuy @Senfronia4Texas this session! #txlege
15 Feb 2025
Thank you @TonyBuzbee2 for your longstanding commitment to survivors of sexual assault. @TAASA is working those very issues through the Texas Legislature this session. finance.yahoo.com/news/tony-…
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Please join TAASA CEO @roseluna97, survivors, and advocates at the Texas Capitol to raise our voices on those very issues. Thursday, Feb. 20th at noon - south steps of TX Capitol
15 Feb 2025
Thank you @TonyBuzbee2 for your longstanding commitment to survivors of sexual assault. @TAASA is working those very issues through the Texas Legislature this session. finance.yahoo.com/news/tony-…
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TAASA retweeted
13 Dec 2024
For a Financial Officer of the 8th (or is it 7th?) largest economy in world- TX Comptroller has a great sense of humor. Not accustomed to entertaining budget/financial talks. As @TAASA closely monitors all things budget in TX. Happy to catch a speech from @Glenn_Hegar
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“When a survivors testimony in court is used as a weapon to reverse a guilty sexual assault conviction-feels like the ultimate betrayal” ~@roseluna97
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National Crime Victims Rights Week serves as an opportunity to learn about the effects victimization has on individuals, the community, & more. Thank you to the programs in Texas that help those who have been victims of crime. #NCVRW #SAAPM2024
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Thank you to @RepMaryGonzalez @joanhuffman and @DrGregBonnen for supporting survivors by helping secure increased funding for rape crisis centers in Texas! #SAAPM2024 #txlege
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SB 409 requires prosecutors to confer with survivors on their case before the case reaches final disposition.
We want to thank the following legislators for their assistance in passing SB 409! Thank you @TxChuy and @leachfortexas #SAAPM2024 #txlege
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For the full statement pdf and article links go to: mailchi.mp/taasa/media-houst…
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Harris County Sexual Assault Response Team Reveals Systemic Shortfalls & Recommendations hawc.org/2023-sart-report/
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TAASA retweeted
3 Dec 2023
Great running into Texas Victim Service Association Director at the boat parade of lights in @SouthPadreIsle special
Thanks to @TAASA south TX partners for the invite!!
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