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Current Legislative Priorities

TexPIRG is dedicated to protecting consumer rights, promoting good government and improving the quality of life for all Texans. Read more.

Federal Legislative Priorities

In addition to our work at the statehouse, TexPIRG is currently working on a range of federal-level legislative initiatives, ranging from toxic-free communities to internet freedom. Read more.

Congressional Scorecard

Now in its twelfth year, the annual Congressional Scorecard looks at the most important public interest votes in the U.S. Congress. These votes determined the direction of federal policy on critical issues ranging from health care to consumer protections. Read more.

Overview

TexPIRG helped found a Washington, D.C.-based federal advocacy office in 1983 to act as watchdog for the public interest in our nation's capital, much as the state PIRGs have worked to safeguard the public interest in state capitals since 1971. Our organization's roots at the state level, and U.S. PIRG members across the country, give us a unique "outside the beltway" perspective and provide the grassroots power necessary to influence the national policy debate.

News

TexPIRG Grades 80th Legislature on Public Interest Issues 9/19/2007

TexPIRG Grades Legislature on Public Interest Issues 9/20/2005

TexPIRG Grades Texas Congressional Delegation On Public Interest Issues 5/20/2004

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