Lobby Corps

TCADP aims to establish a small group of individuals who will work in the next session of the Texas legislature (January – May 2013) to educate members of the legislature and their staffs about the death penalty in Texas and TCADP legislative actions. Approximately ten (10) individuals will be selected to participate in this program.

Expectations of Participants:

Attend an approximate half-day-long training session in Austin in the fall of 2012, with the specific date to be determined based upon individual schedules.
Commit to meetings in the Capitol approximately one day each week (during regular business hours) during the legislative session. Specific days will be determined during the legislative session. The most important period during the legislative session will probably be during the months of January through April.
Provide detailed information to TCADP on the results of meetings and discussions with legislators and their staffs and recommended action steps.

TCADP Commitments:

Provide the appropriate education / training for participants in this program.
Identify the specific legislators and assist in scheduling meetings with them and/or their staffs.
Provide the necessary information and material for individuals to conduct visits.
Accompany participants during initial visits to help introduce them to the process.
Reimburse participants for mileage and parking fees. Alternatively, individuals may claim these expenses as in-kind donations and consider them as deductions on Federal Income Tax returns.

Applications:

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for participation in this program by completing the application below. You can also download the form and mail completed applications to the address below. The deadline for applications is September 14, 2012. Please direct questions about this program to TCADP Board President Bob Van Steenburg at president@tcadp.org. Thanks!

Mail applications to:

Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

ATTN: Bob Van Steenburg

2709 S. Lamar Blvd

Austin, TX 78704

Lobby Corps Online Application

I would like to be considered for participation in the TCADP Lobby Corps for the 2013 session of the Texas legislature.

Name*
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I am willing to commit to the following aspects of this program:
- Attend an approximate half-day education / training session in Austin in the fall of 2012 (actual date to be determined based on individual schedules);
- Be present in the Capitol at least one day each week during the legislative session (January – May 2013);
- Meet with selected members or the staff of selected members of the legislature;
- Treat all legislators and their staffs with courtesy and respect, regardless of party affiliation and ideological differences; and
- Provide TCADP with detailed information on the results of meetings with legislators and/or their staffs and recommended action steps.
Please check appropriate boxes.
Please describe any experience you have in meeting with members of the Texas Legislature and/or their staff.
Please also include any experience you have in meeting with elected officials in other states or the US Congress.
I believe that I can contribute positively to the program because:
Please provide a short statement regarding your interest in this program. Thank you!
Two things I hope to gain by participating in this program are:
Communications from TCADP
- Yes, I would like to learn more about the death penalty in Texas. Please add me to the TCADP contact list.