Join the TX Progressive Caucus during our Convention Caucus at the Texas Democratic Convention!  

We're delighted to to announce the following speakers as part of our line up (thus far):

Representative Gene Wu (HD-137) 

Clayton Tucker, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Candidate

Congressman Christian Menefee (CD 18)

Chairman Scudder, Texas Democratic Party

Julio Salinas, TX House District 41 Candidate

Isabel Araiza, Water Activist & Founder: For the Greater Good

More exciting speakers to be announced soon.

The Texas Progressive Caucus strives to build & strengthen the Texas Democratic Party. We support progressives, reformers, and others who believe in building a stronger Democratic Party. Below is a list of some of those who we believe, if elected, will make Texas stronger.

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SDEC endorsements: All candidates below passed our endorsement questionnaire.
The TXPC only endorsed SDEC candidates who completed and filled out our endorsement application. 

Party Officer endorsements: TXPC members were polled on their preferences.

Learn more in our "Process & Guiding Philosophy" section below.

PROCESS & GUIDING PHILOSOPHY

Ideology without power is nothing more than us running our mouths. Ideology by itself does not feed the hungry or house the homeless; only progressive ideology in tandem with power can do that.

With many suffering under the GOP Monopoly of power in state government, the only way to systematically help all Texans is to shatter that monopoly. It’ll take a coalition to break up the GOP Monopoly; Texas Progressives will be a part of that coalition, and we will have a seat at the table. This is why we are in the business of building power for Texas Progressives for the benefit of the people of Texas. We have 3 criteria when considering a candidate:

1. 1. Policies: Are they sufficiently progressive for the office they are seeking? An official without good policies won’t help many people.
   2. Personality: Can they withstand the pressures of being in office? An official who cracks under pressure or burns too many bridges won’t be effective at helping people. 
   3. Power: Can they amass the human and economic resources to win, or at least push the needle forward depending on the district? A candidate who cannot at least push the needle forward as a part of a long-term/multi-cycle strategy, won’t, at the end of the day, help people.

From these criteria, we add candidates into one of two groups:

1. 1. Recommended/Certified Progressive: This person received a passing score on our endorsement application and was rated as certified progressive by the committee.
   2. Endorsed: Our members voted to rally behind this one candidate.

Important Details:

1. 1. All applications will be reviewed by the TXPC Endorsements Committee.
   2. Endorsement application for the State District Executive Committee (SDEC) closes May 27, 2026. Announcement will be made June 15, 2026.
   3. For Party Officers, a membership poll will be conducted on June 1 and closes June 5, 2026. Announcement will be made June 8, 2026. You must be a member by April 1, 2026.

To apply for TXPC endorsement for SDEC, you can access application here. (application closed) 

It’ll take collective power to return Texas Blue.  Progressives are a key component of that collective.  Our energy, policies, and drive will help the collective win. There’s is no us winning as individuals or us losing as individuals; in a state living under a hateful GOP Monopoly, there’s only us winning as a collective or us losing as a collective. The TXPC works to build power for Texas Progressives so that, one day, we can play our role in the Democratic symphony that will break the GOP Monopoly on Power and return common decency to state government.

If you are a progressive and applied for a TXPC endorsement this cycle, and did not receive one, we encourage you to get involved with our organization, join our ranks, apply again in a future election and/or party cycle, and help us flip the state of Texas!

TDP Officers

NOTE: Vice Chair for Finance & Secretary - After two rounds of voting, no candidate achieved a majority vote. 

SDEC (CD)

Dual Endorsement

Dual Endorsement

Dual Endorsement

SDEC (Caucus)

About the Endorsements

How we vetted candidates:

1. Policies: Healthcare, Climate, Cannabis, Peace, Fair Trade, Agriculture, Unions, Pro-Choice, Big Tech, Guns, Immigration, LGBTQ Rights, Racism, Voting Rights, & more
2. Enhancements: Ranked Choice Voting, Term Limits, Audits, Creating a Shared Federated Activist Database, Greater use of Hybrid Meetings, Grassroots Council, etc.
3. Background: Past performance, reliability, do they show up, background information, feedback from relevant allies when applicable, etc.

Not Me, Us

When conflicts of interest arose, such as considering an endorsement for a person in TXPC Leadership, said individual was forced to leave the discussion.

The TXPC is committed to not playing favorites & is dedicated to the movement as a whole. We maintained a strict rule of “No Automatic Endorsements” & always assumed room for growth.

Endorsements were both earned and strategic for the betterment of our Party.

Convention/Endorsement Committee:

Mitzi Rusk (Chair), Angel Viator Smith, Trish Contreras, JT Bebee, Wesley Lawrence, Nicholas Radzykewycz, Lauren Tenney, Rhett Dobberstein, Julio Acosta, Hatem Natsheh, LaTonya Whittington, Daniel Ayala, Nicolette Ardiente, Mia Diaz-Aleman, Kristi Lara, Judy Lugo, Carolyn Salter, Michael Fladmark, & Emad Salem.

“I have no expectation of making a hit every time I come to bat. What I seek is the highest possible batting average, not only for myself but for the team.” — President FDR

Join us at our Convention Progressive Happy Hour at The Goldfish! This is a free event.

Event Details

• This is a FREE event!
• The first drink is on us!
• The Goldfish, 427 N. Mesquite St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

We're delighted to to announce the following speakers as part of our line up (thus far):

Clayton Tucker, Candidate for Texas Ag Commissioner 

Julio Salinas, Candidate for TX House District 41  

Representative Vince Perez for TX House District 77 

Nicolette Ardiente, Chair of the Asian American Dems of Texas

LaTonya Whittington, Founder of Cannabis Reform of Houston

 Maggie Ellis, Candidate for Chief Justice of the TX Supreme Court 

Holly Taylor, Candidate for TX Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9

Vikki Goodwin, Candidate for Lt. Governor

More information coming soon.

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Below are several resources related to the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi.

TOPLINE

• SDEC and Party Executive Officer ENDORSEMENTS Coming Soon!
  
• Convention 201 & 202

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Texas Progressive Caucus (TXPC) Information

UPCOMING TXPC MEETINGS

We hope to see you at a future TXPC event!

• Progressive Happy Hour
• TXPC Convention Caucus

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TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY (TDP) Information

Here is some info from the TDP.

• Texas Democratic Convention website
• Convention Schedule
  • Affiliated Events (happy hours, parties, etc.)
• Connect on Unified
  • To connect to the TXPC Unified channel, go here.
• TDP Platform
• TDP Rules
• Call to Convention
  • These are rules specific to the convention, such as how and when delegates vote, the petition process, and more.

INFO FROM OUR "WHAT IS A DELEGATE" MEETING 

All this info is public & free. Some resources may require you to fill out a form before being redirected to download &/or view the resource.

• Convention 201 & 202
• Delegate Guide (by André Treiber)

TDP CONVENTION COMMITTEES

• Permanent Committee Member Election Results
  • Permanent committees meet before the state convention to determine which items (rules, resolutions, platform planks) to recommend that the delegates adopt.
  • Items that were submitted to and passed at 10 or more local conventions are automatically considered by the permanent committees.

PETITION PROCESS

If an item you wanted to see considered by delegates did not move forward, this is another way to present your ideas to the convention.

Process for Resolution Submission by Petition. (outlined in the Call to Convention)

1. Any delegate to the State Convention may submit to the Chair or a designee a proposed resolution or rule change for consideration by the Convention. The resolution or rule change shall be filed between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm on Friday of the State Convention. It shall be assigned a number and given a short title.
2. Proponents of the resolution or rule change will be given a prescribed petition form for the purpose of obtaining signatures. It shall be the responsibility of the proponents of the item to reproduce sufficient copies of the petition.
3. Each signature must be accompanied with the County and Congressional District number of the signer.
4. Any item for which signatures have been obtained from 30% of the Delegates to the Convention (as certified by the Credentials Committee as the Permanent Roll) shall be presented to the Convention for discussion and a vote. A submission of such resolution shall immediately be recognized as being before the Convention as the next order of business after completion of any item then under consideration. 
5. Any item for which signatures in excess of 50% of the number of Delegates to the State Convention have been obtained shall be adopted by the Convention upon submission to the Permanent Chair and shall not require a vote of the Convention. The Permanent Convention Chair shall announce the adoption of the item.

SUGGESTION BOXES

Do you have an idea/suggestion for the 2026 Convention? Or do you want to see what other folks are suggesting? You can go to our suggestion box to pitch your ideas, comment on others, and engage with the TXPC leadership team.

• Convention Suggestion Box (Coming soon)

OTHER

Lastly, if you have not already done so, please consider becoming a member. We plan to give our members benefits such as reduced merch costs, first access to any potential Airbnb we may acquire for the TDP Convention in El Paso, and more. 

• Click here to become a TXPC member
• Click here to become a TXPC volunteer

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Agenda (thus far):

• Caucus Updates
• TDP Convention
• SDEC Updates
• DNC Updates
• Caucus Corner
  • Democratic candidates, party leaders, and caucuses 
• Open Mic
  • Bring your questions, thoughts, and concerns.
• & More!

More information coming soon.

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Macey Burns serves as the Vice Chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and as an SDEC member for Congressional District 3. A longtime grassroots activist, she is dedicated to strengthening progressive organizing and expanding political participation across Texas.

          Tarrant County

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Want to become a state delegate for the 2026 Democratic Conventions? We need strong progressives and reformers to become delegates. Join our progressive movement today!

Please provide us with your full address so we will know what district you're in. This will be important for us to know as we prepare for 2026.

Once you complete the form, you will be directed to the Texas Dems pre-registration form, which will register you for your county convention as well as the state convention.

As the climate becomes more chaotic, we should remind everyone who helped bring about these storms: the oligarchs. 

Texans are facing challenges due to the current shutdown, and just like many communities across the country, working-class families are showing up for one another. To express our gratitude for your community efforts, the Texas Progressive Caucus (TXPC) is excited to announce a special giveaway.*

By donating your time, money, or food to a local Texas food bank, you can enter for a chance to receive a small token of appreciation from TXPC.

To participate, you can either submit your entry using the TXPC Food Bank Support Initiative form OR documentation can be submitted via social media or email at i[email protected].

When submitting your documentation via social media or email:

• Submit a photo or screenshot of you volunteering or documentation confirming your completed volunteer shift at a Texas food bank, 
• Submit a photo or screenshot of your monetary donation to a Texas food bank, or
• Submit a photo or screenshot of you delivering food to a Texas food bank or an official collection site.

Note: Food banks include both religious and secular mutual aid organizations focused on community support. Only *one* entry per person. 

*This giveaway is not intended as an incentive to encourage participation; rather, it is simply our way of showing appreciation to community members who are already contributing their time, resources, and efforts to help their neighbors.

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