Advocacy

Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others. To that end, here are some ways we advocate for the children!

Founding Board Member of TWIB, Jean Poteet, Testifies at the Capitol (HB-1552)

Jean Poteet testified (and she was AWESOME!) before the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee in support of House Bill 1552—a crucial bill that would replace the outdated term “child pornography” in Texas law with “child sexual abuse materials” (CSAM). This change reflects the true nature of the crime and aligns with the Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Watch the testimony and committee exchange at 1:45, on the following video.

Co-Founder of NOWTX, Andrea Sparks testifying for App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420)

NOWTX testified in support of Senate Bill 2420, the App Store Accountability Act, authored by Senators Angela Paxton and Lois Kolkhorst! This bill is a crucial step toward ensuring a fairer digital marketplace for businesses and consumers alike.

Watch our testimony at 2:14 in the hearing: