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ALT The Graphic has a golden yellow upper bar, and the lower half has a darkened image that shows the Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel. The main text reads "Texas Legislative Black Caucus 50th Anniversary Legislative Summit, April 2, 2023 - April 4, 2023, Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704, Hotel registration deadline is March 12, txlbcsummit.info"

ALT The Texas Legislative Black Caucus welcomes its new team for the 88th Legislative Session, led by Chairman Ron Reynolds. The team comprises Miriam Laeky, Executive Director, Hector Mendez, Communications & Press Director, Aylin Murillo, Legislative Coordinator, and Natalie House, Legislative Aide. Laeky has previously worked as Operations Director for the Texas House Democratic Caucus and in the office of Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Mendez has extensive experience in digital strategy and communications consulting, having led communications for the national College Democrats of America and the Texas College Democrats. Murillo is a recent political science graduate of Xavier University and a proud DACA recipient. House is a member of the LGBTQ, Black, and Latino community and is transitioning from Austin Community College to the University of Texas to pursue her bachelor's degree in political science. The team is diverse and experienced and eager to work.

ALT The Texas Legislative Black Caucus has outlined six legislative priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative session. The priorities include criminal justice reform, economic development, education, environmental justice, health and human services, and voting rights. The caucus has filed 393 bills this session, with 90% of them aligning with their priorities. Chairman Ron Reynolds emphasized the significance of this legislative session and called on lawmakers to join the TxLBC in passing impactful legislation that addresses social inequities and serves as a national blueprint for change. The caucus aims to fight for Black communities across the state and promote bipartisan reforms for Black Texans.

































