July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990! This legislation ensures that Americans with disabilities have access to economic and civic opportunities. Learn more at disabilityrightstx.org

Happy Independence Day! Today represents so much; fireworks, parades, family and community! But today also represents a celebration of people’s efforts to earn and keep freedom; a struggle that continues to this day. Happy 4th!

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the end of slavery was announced in Galveston, Texas, 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a day of liberation, celebration and justice. Find an event near you: do512.com/juneteenth-e...

Happy Pride, today and always!

Although there are no elections happening in Travis County, there are plenty happening in surrounding cities. Check the link in our bio for more info!

Minnie Fisher Cunningham was a force in Texas Women's History and paved the way for so much.

Women's History Month isn't over yet! Today we're highlighting the incredible @vanessaforatx. #ATA #ATX #citycouncil

We might be halfway through March, but we still have a lot to look forward to because it's Women's History Month! Through the end of the month, ATA will be highlighting inspiring women throughout Austin and the state of Texas. Stay tuned for more! #womenshistory #herstory

So, what's a legislative caucus? Well, you're in luck because that's just what we're talking about in our #TXLegeMonday.

The history of the Texas Legislative Session goes back 180 years and some of the traditions are still going strong. #TXLegeMondays

ATA's policy and advocacy focus supports using technology as a tool to help address civic challenges and promote tech-forward policies. This legislative session, we've identified bills in both the House and Senate that would affect how Texas live and how businesses operate. #txlege

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month in Austin. Check out the organizations below for some ideas and share a few that you love!

@CarverMuseumATX
@BlackAustinTours
@BlackHistoryBikeRide
@AustinPublicLibrary
@SixSquareATX
@TXBlackCaucus
@ATXBlackChamber

#TXLege is back in session and so are #TXLegeMondays. Is there anything you'd like to learn about the 89th Legislative session? Let us know and we'll answer it!

Happy Valentine's Day! Love, ATA

Happy Holidays from the ATA team!