Lobby Corps – TCADP

The TCADP Lobby Corps is a dedicated group of volunteers who work with staff and board members to advance our legislative agenda and build relationships with elected officials throughout Texas. Established in 2012, the Lobby Corps consists of members from across the state who bring unique backgrounds and perspectives to death penalty issues. They meet regularly with legislative offices and educate elected officials about the death penalty. They also build relationships with lawmakers and share information about death penalty developments during the interim.

TCADP now seeks to add 5-7 new members to our Lobby Corps ranks. Members must be able to visit the State Capitol in person during the next legislative session, which will run from January 14 to June 2, 2025. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2024.

To apply, complete the short online form below. Zoom interviews will be conducted in November with select candidates and an in-person training will take place in early December 2024.

For more information about the Lobby Corps program, please contact TCADP Executive Director Kristin Cuellar at kristin@tcadp.org.

TCADP Lobby Corps Online Application

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Name*

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Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

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Please provide a short statement regarding your interest in the TCADP Lobby Corps and what you seek to gain by participating in this program:*

What experience do you have with the Texas Legislature, including relationships with legislators and/or their staff members? (If you have lobbying experience in other states, with local political entities, or with Congress, please let us know that, too.)*

What skills/background/perspective will you contribute as a member of the TCADP Lobby Corps?*

What do you think is the most important message for legislators to hear about the death penalty in Texas?*

Are you affiliated with any other political or civic groups, organizations, or campaigns? If so, please list them here:*

I understand that if I am selected for the TCADP Lobby Corps, I am committing to the following aspects of this program:*

1. Participate in person in a half-day training session, which will take place on a weekday in early December 2024.

2. Meet with assigned legislators and/or their staff members during normal business hours, Monday-Thursday, at least two or three times during the legislative session.

3. Keep in touch with assigned legislators and/or their staff members via email, telephone, Facebook, X (Twitter), or other social media regarding pending or proposed legislation and important death penalty developments, including cases specific to their districts.

4. Submit written reports to TCADP regarding any meetings or other interactions with legislators and/or staff members.

5. Attend/watch relevant committee hearings.

6. Treat all legislators and their staff members with courtesy and respect, regardless of party affiliation or political differences.

7. When the legislature is not in session, meet with members in their district offices, provide email updates on important death penalty developments, and attend local political events, including community forums, town hall meetings, and open house events as opportunities arise and circumstances allow. Follow up with written reports to TCADP.

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Yes, I would like to learn more about the death penalty in Texas. Please add me to the TCADP contact list.

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TCADP’s Commitment to Lobby Corps Members:

Provide training and resources for Lobby Corps members.
Assign specific legislators to be contacted and assist in scheduling meetings with those offices.
Provide information and materials to enable participants to conduct quality visits with legislative offices.
Accompany participants during initial visits (as requested).
Reimburse participants for mileage and parking fees as relevant. (Alternatively, individuals may claim these expenses as in-kind donations and consider them as deductions on Federal Income Tax returns.)