Category: Legislative Event

Texas United Women in Faith invite women of faith from across Texas to the 39th annual Texas Legislative Event! We welcome all who are committed to justice, freedom, and opportunity for all people, especially women and children. Presented in partnership with Texas Impact, the event includes two days of speakers, inspiration, and workshops where you can connect with women like you, who are ready to put their faith into action. On the third day of the event, attendees will visit the Capitol and meet with lawmakers.

 Event Schedule

• Sunday, January 25: 1:00PM to 8:00PM
• Monday, January 26: 8:00AM to 7:00PM
• Tuesday, January 27: 7:30AM to Noon

Start and end times are for both in-person and virtual workshops on Sunday and Monday ONLY. On Tuesday there is no virtual programming, as we will be at the Capitol.

Please note there will generous breaks on all three days!

Register now to explore the issues, be inspired, and learn to advocate for public policies that promote the well-being of all Texans. Sign up using this form to attend in-person or online. Legislative Event will be at the Holiday Inn-Midtown in Austin. In-person registration includes lunch and dinner. Hotel guests receive complimentary breakfast. Guest tickets for meals are available for Sunday dinner, Monday lunch, and Monday dinner. Each meal ticket includes the mealtime speaker presentation.

Registration Deadlines

In-Person

• Early Bird Discount Registration Deadline: December 14, 2025
• Priority Registration Deadline: January 16 (to be sure your legislative visits are scheduled)
• Final Registration Deadline: January 24 or when event capacity is reached

You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.

Virtual Only

No deadline, but register by January 19 to be sure to receive important event information before the event.

If you choose to participate online, you will receive Zoom links and other information in early January.

Lodging

For those participating in-person, please note that you are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.

The Holiday Inn provides Legislative Event a special room rate of $129/night for 1-2 guest per room, $149/night for 3-4 guests per room. The rate includes breakfast all the days of your stay.  Please make hotel reservations directly with the Holiday Inn-Midtown in Austin. Use code UWF to receive the special room rate. 

Please note that you are not required to stay at the Holiday Inn. If you choose other lodging, you are responsible for your own transportation to and from the event, as well as your own breakfasts.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for women 15-40 years of age. Contact Registrar Terry Schoenert for more information.

Special scholarships for college enrolled women are also available.

A New and Serious Response was the theme of this year’s Texas Legislative Event (TLE).  The event provides annual training and information on statewide public policy issues and pending legislation to educate and equip women to do justice by putting their faith, hope and love in action to fulfill the purpose of the United Women in Faith. The event is organized by the United Women in Faith and their advocacy partner, Texas Impact. 

Attendees were presented with an election year overview of the legislative priorities for 2023-2024 and their impact on the March 6^th primary elections.  The overview was followed by issue briefings on reproductive policy, climate justice, public school vouchers, gun violence, immigration, voter education resources and civic engagement. An inspirational worship service was led by Rev. Cheryl Smith, she urged us to be witnesses as we advocate for justice.  The keynote speakers, Rev. Sharon Austin, Director of Connectional and Justice Ministries in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and Sally Vonner, General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of United Women in Faith both spoke with the same engaging and prevailing theme, our God is a justice seeker and He seeks to make things just for all people in due time.

We shared our legislative priorities on Tuesday morning with visits to our representatives and senators offices at the Capitol. We concluded our time together with encouragement to return home ready to advocate on behalf of women, children, youth and the marginalized by putting faith, hope and love into action.

Dorothy Ringer Sumner
Social Action Coordinator