Put Our System to Work for Children

One of the best, easiest and most effective ways we can be advocates for our children is via our government representatives. Advocacy for quality early care and education can take the form of a letter or e-mail to your state or federal representatives. Contacting your representatives via phone may be equally effective. It is often best to determine which form of contact works best with each representative’s office. The links below can point you toward your appropriate representatives, and also provide general guidelines and assistance through the contact process.

Collaborative for Children also contacts your representatives and takes action through community meetings, public awareness events, legislative forums and briefings and capitol visits.

Who represents me?
This website provides current information about districts and members of the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, the Texas delegation to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and the State Board of Education.

How to write your representatives
Make contact via letter or e-mail, based on the preferences of a representative’s office.

How to call your representatives
Even if you speak with a staff member, your voice will be heard.

Keep in touch with us
In the event you contact a representative, please let Collaborative for Children know of your results. Contact Leslie Gerber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 713-600-1190.