The Key to Working with Legislators

The following resources will help you with the basics of building a successful relationship with your representatives. These materials include information on how to effectively communicate with legislators from home and in Austin.  

Who Is My Legislator?

Nonprofits & Lobbying

Communicating with Legislators: Calls, Emails, and Letters

Working with Legislators: Sample Letter

Working with Legislators: Sample E-Mail

Building Relationships with Legislators

Tips on Legislative Visits

Do's & Don'ts of Working with Legislators

Organizing a Site Visit for Local Representatives
Inviting legislators to your center is one important way for community leaders to get to know the faces and stories of real children and families that all too often get lost behind statistics and reports. These visits also allow for relationships to be built and for policymakers to see firsthand the critical link between access to quality early childhood programs and parents' ability to work. 

Please continue to visit this portion of our website as we bring you new and updated resources on how to set up a site visit and work with your legislators. We hope to be a resource for you as you educate communities about the impact of quality early care and education on both the economy as well as a child's ability to learn and develop so that they can enter school ready to succeed.