Community Profile: Austin Free-Net
As part of ATA’s commitment to community education, we’re showcasing Austin Free-Net this month. Tell us a little bit about your organization! What is AFN’s mission and vision for the […]
Policy, Politics and Food Deserts: Civics Lab
Editor’s Note: This is a first hand experience written by Jay Motheral, ATA’s summer intern. To learn more about the Civics Lab, follow them on Twitter. To learn more about […]
Interview with City of Austin Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes
In order to raise awareness of civics and government in Travis County, Austin Tech Alliance conducts periodic interviews with our elected officials. ATA had a Q&A with City of Austin […]
87th Texas Legislative Session wrapup
Austin Tech Alliance’s policy and advocacy focus supports using technology as a tool to help address civic challenges and promote tech-forward policies. We published legislative priorities at the start of […]
Special session to consider social media censorship legislation similar to Senate Bill 12
ATA strives to make Austin a welcoming ecosystem for tech while protecting Austin’s unique culture and forging productive relationships between the tech community and policymakers. Our policy and advocacy focus […]
#txlege terms you should know!
Lobbying: any attempt by individuals or private interest groups to influence the decisions of government. You are required to register as a lobbyist if you 1) make a total expenditure […]
Ranked choice voting explained
Ranked Choice Voting is a system that allows people to rank candidates by their preference. This means that if your vote is not counted for your number one preference, then […]
Texas Legislature resources page
Thanks for visiting ATA’s Texas Legislature resources page, we hope you find this document helpful! Do you have something to add to this page? Let us know. Learn more about […]
2020 Census: Internet, rural broadband, and data privacy
Every 10 years, the US Census Bureau runs a count of each person living in the US. We’re honored to chair the business subcommittee of the Austin-Travis County Census 2020 […]
2020 Census: What’s up with Funding?
Every 10 years, the US Census Bureau runs a count of each person living in the US. We’re honored to chair the business subcommittee of the Austin-Travis County Census 2020 […]