Mexican American Legislative Caucus

08/27/2026

Today on , MALC honors President Lyndon B. Johnson’s historic legacy. From teaching Mexican American students in Cotulla to passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, LBJ understood that equal opportunity begins with equal access. 🏛️🗳️

08/26/2026

Ready to make an impact at the Texas Capitol? 🏛️

Gain hands-on legislative experience, build your network, and launch your career in public service with the MALLF Fellowship.

Hear from our alumni, then head to mallfoundation.org to apply today!

08/25/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Rep. Ana Hernandez ()! Thank you for representing Houston and District 143 in the Texas House. Hope you have a great day celebrating.

08/21/2026

Want to gain hands-on experience at the Texas State Capitol and build a network for success? 📹 Hear how the program shaped 2025 MALLF Fellow Luisa Posada, and consider applying for the MALLF Fellowship!

08/20/2026

Texans should be able to call the police without fear.

Turning local officers into immigration agents through 287(g) undermines trust and makes it harder for law enforcement to keep our communities safe.

A group of federal and state lawmakers is calling on six Bexar County communities to reconsider their agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), arguing that local police should not take on a greater role in federal immigration enforcement.

08/20/2026

Honoring the legacy of former TX State Rep. Juan Manuel Escobar. As a decorated veteran, dedicated public servant, and passionate genealogist, his lifetime of service championed South Texas communities and empowered Latino voices by preserving the region's rich heritage.

08/19/2026

🏛️ Gain real Capitol experience, and make your voice heard in Texas policy. Applications for the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program are officially open!

Visit the link below to learn more!
https://mallfoundation.org/leadership-program/

08/18/2026

Trump DOJ has challenged in-state tuition for Dreamers in 17 states, using the same playbook used to dismantle the Texas Dream Act.

For more than 20 years, Texas understood that investing in students who grew up here strengthens our workforce and our economy. MALC will continue fighting to protect that legacy and the students who call Texas home.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont over laws that allow immigrants in the country without permanent legal status to pay in-state college tuition in the states where they live. The suits, filed Aug. 10, are part of a larger push from the Trump adm...

08/12/2026

Happy Birthday, Rep. Bobby Guerra! Hope you have a great day with family and friends as you celebrate. Thank you for serving McAllen and Texas House District 41.

08/10/2026

Last week, POTUS signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and alleged birth tourism, marking the administration’s latest effort to narrow who is entitled to U.S. citizenship. Read our full statement at https://malc.org/press-media/