Texas Criminal Justice Coalition

Texas Defender Service, established in 1995, is dedicated to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in Texas through direct representation, policy reform, and public education. The organization focuses on advocating for the dignity and humanity of individuals impacted by the criminal-legal system, highlighting the injustices and failures of extreme sentencing practices. Over its quarter-century history, Texas Defender Service has successfully saved 50 lives from execution or a death sentence and has led transformative initiatives, such as the creation of a statewide public defender office. Through litigation and advocacy, TDS continues to push for reforms, second chances for those incarcerated, and a reimagined system focused on compassion and justice. Generated from the website

The Texas Fair Defense Project in Austin, TX is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the challenges faced in creating a healthy living environment. They tackle issues such as uncontrolled urbanization, environmental pollution, unhealthy lifestyles, limited access to healthcare resources, climate change and natural disasters, economic difficulties, stigma and health awareness, and demographic changes. Through coordinated efforts with government, private sector, civil society, and individuals, they strive to promote education, sustainable environmental policies, and healthy lifestyles to create a supportive space for optimal health and well-being.Generated from the website

The Equal Justice Center (EJC) is a non-profit law firm based in Texas dedicated to empowering low-wage working individuals, particularly immigrants, to assert their employment rights and recover unpaid wages. By providing essential legal services, EJC addresses issues such as workplace discrimination, wage theft, and the enforcement of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Generated from the website