After years of having an unofficial progressive caucus at the Texas Democratic Convention, leaders from around Texas came together to form an official caucus.
We are an independent homegrown, grassroots organization focused on building and enhancing the Texas Democratic Party. We do this by building diverse coalitions, passing strategic enhancements, and helping new progressive leaders join the Democratic Party of Texas.
No one organization founded the TXPC. Instead, we were founded by a coalition of progressive organizations and leaders from across Texas.
Our Mission
Ideology without power helps no one. If we want to pass policies to help everyday working Texans, we must build & take power in state, federal, & local government. We can only do this with a strong Democratic Party. Therefore, our mission is to build and strengthen the Texas Democratic Party and other Party organizations to the fullest extent possible. To quote former TX Ag Commission Jim Hightower, "We're not just here to protest the government, we're here to become the government."
Our Movement
The TXPC is a part of a national movement to return New Deal politics to all levels of the Democratic Party. The TXPC does not do this work alone. See our Partners page (coming soon!) and Progressive Caucus Explainer page to learn more.
Our Strategic Goals
- Elect progressives for State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) and the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Organize the SDEC/DNC to pass rules and resolutions to make the party more accessible, grassroots, & powerful.
- Work with allies to fill in county chair and precinct chair vacancies.
- Assist progressive grassroots leaders in entering the Democratic Party.
