How to Contact Your Texas Legislators and Influence Environmental Policy

Research Key Environmental Issues Impacting Texans

To effectively advocate for change, it's important to understand the biggest environmental challenges facing Texas. From water conservation and air quality to renewable energy and public land protection, these issues affect our health, economy, and future. Explore our learning resources to strengthen your advocacy efforts:

• Clean, reliable, affordable energy for all
• Air quality monitoring and standards initiatives
• Modernizing our electric grid
• Water protection standards and solutions
• Equity and priority in water infrastructure
• Opposing fossil fuel subsidies

Looking for more? Here’s a list of additional resources to explore. You can also download our PDF factsheets:

Take Action: Contact Texas Legislators Today and Make a Difference

The time to act is now. Texas lawmakers are making decisions that impact our air, water, and communities - and your voice can shape those decisions. Use the tools below to contact Texas lawmakers now, demand bold environmental action, and help build a cleaner, healthier future. Every call, email, and message makes a difference. Take action today.

Why Contacting Texas Lawmakers Matters for Environmental Change

Texas is at the center of many critical environmental issues, from air and water pollution to the expansion of clean energy and conservation efforts. State legislators play a key role in shaping policies that impact our environment, and their decisions can determine the future of the state we call home.

Does Calling and Emailing Legislators Actually Work?

Many people wonder if contacting their representatives really makes a difference. The answer is yes. Legislators track constituent messages, and a high volume of calls and emails on a specific issue can shift their priorities. Surveys show that personalized messages from constituents and voters have the greatest influence on Texas state legislators.

Past advocacy efforts have led to:

• Increased state funding for water conservation and wildlife protection
• The defeat of harmful bills that would have weakened environmental protections

Why Your Voice Matters

Legislators are elected to represent the interests of their constituents, but they often hear more from lobbyists than from everyday Texans. 

When you take the time to call, email, or meet with your representatives, you:

• Show them that environmental issues matter to constituents
• Counteract the influence of corporate lobbyists and special interest groups
• Help build momentum for policies that protect Texas communities and natural resources
• Encourage lawmakers to take a stand and break the status quo

Texas Environmental Issues That Need Action Now

Our work is centered on issues that impact the environment and our fellow Texans. You can learn more by clicking on our full 2025 Legislative Agenda, or download our 2025 Legislative Priorities infographic. 

For the 89th Legislative Session, we are focused on:

• Clean, reliable, affordable energy for all
• Air quality monitoring and standards initiatives
• Modernizing our electric grid
• Water protection standards and solutions
• Equity and priority in water infrastructure
• Opposing fossil fuel subsidies

By contacting your Texas legislators, you can influence these decisions before they are finalized by law. Every call, email, and conversation helps shape the future of Texas.

How to Find and Contact Your Texas Legislators

Before you can call, email, or meet with your lawmakers, you need to know who represents you in the Texas Legislature. Every Texas resident has:

• One State Representative in the Texas House of Representatives
• One State Senator in the Texas Senate

These legislators make key decisions on environmental policies, energy regulations, water conservation, and more. Contacting them directly is one of the most effective ways to influence Texas laws and policies - and build a future Texas deserves.

Step 1: Find Out Who Represents You

To find your Texas legislators, use the official Texas Legislature Online search tool:

• Go to Who Represents Me?
• Enter your home address
• Click Search to see your State Representative, State Senator, and U.S. Congress members

Your State Representative and State Senator are the ones who vote on Texas environmental laws.

Step 2: Get Their Contact Information

Once you know your legislators, you need their phone numbers, email addresses, and office locations. You can find this on their official legislative profiles:

• Texas House of Representatives Directory
• Texas Senate Directory

Step 3: Best Ways to Contact Texas Legislators

Different methods of contact have different levels of impact. Here’s how to reach them effectively:

• Phone Calls: The fastest way to make an impact. Speaking directly with their office shows urgency.
• Emails & Letters: Great for detailed messages. Personal stories make a big impact.
• Social Media: Tagging and messaging legislators can bring public attention to key issues.
• In-Person Visits: Meeting at the Capitol in Austin or local district offices can be highly effective.

Step 4: Contact Your Legislators and Take Action Now

Once you have their contact information, you’re ready to speak up for Texans & the environment. Even a quick call or email can make a real difference!

Best Ways to Contact Texas Lawmakers: Calls, Emails, and Social Media

When advocating for environmental policies in Texas, how you contact your legislators matters. Some methods are more effective than others, depending on the urgency of the issue and the type of response you’re looking for. Below, we break down ways to contact Texas legislators, including call scripts, email templates, and social media tips.

Phone Calls: How to Reach Texas Representatives

Benefits of making a phone call:

• Direct and immediate impact
• Office staff track call topics and report concerns to the legislator
• Personal calls show strong constituent engagement
• Call Script for Texas Legislators

Calling your state representative or senator is the fastest and most impactful way to get their attention, especially for urgent issues like upcoming votes. Lawmakers keep track of constituent calls, and a high volume of calls on a specific issue can influence their decisions.

1. Identify Yourself:

"Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I live in [CITY OR ZIP]. I’m a constituent of [LEGISLATOR’S NAME]."

2. State Your Concern Clearly:

"I’m calling to urge you to support/oppose [BILL NUMBER OR ISSUE] because [PERSONAL REASON]."

3. Ask for Action:

"Can I count on you to support/oppose this [BILL NUMBER OR ISSUE]?"

4. Thank Them:

"Thank you for your time. I appreciate your commitment to representing the needs of Texans."

Emails & Letters: How to Write a Compelling Message

Benefits of email and letter writing:

• Provides detailed reasons for your opinion and supporting information
• Allows legislators to respond thoughtfully
• Easy to adapt and send to multiple people or offices

Emails and letters allow you to provide detailed information about your concerns while making a personal connection with lawmakers. Well-written messages with specific requests and personal stories are more likely to get attention.

Email Template for Texas Legislators

Subject: Support/Oppose [BILL NUMBER OR ISSUE] – A Concern from Your Constituent

Dear [LEGISLATOR’S NAME],

My name is [YOUR NAME], and I live in [CITY OR ZIP]. As your constituent, I am deeply concerned about [SPECIFIC ISSUE].

I urge you to support/oppose [BILL NUMBER OR ISSUE] because [PERSONAL OR COMMUNITY CONNECTION]. Protecting Texans and the environment is essential.

I appreciate your leadership on this issue and respectfully ask that you [TAKE SPECIFIC ACTION]. Please respond and let me know where you stand on this matter, and how you plan to move forward.

Thank you for your time and service to Texans. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR EMAIL]
[YOUR ADDRESS]

Social Media: Amplifying Your Message Publicly

Benefits of social media advocacy:

• Makes advocacy visible to the public
• Can spark discussions and media attention
• Easy way to encourage others to engage

Best practices for social media advocacy:

• Tag legislators (and @texassierraclub) in your posts
• Use hashtags like #TexasLegislature #TXLege #FutureTexasDeserves
• Keep messages short, direct, and respectful
• Encourage others to share and comment to boost visibility

Social media can be a powerful tool to raise awareness and pressure legislators and other officials to take action. Tagging lawmakers in posts or engaging with their public pages increases visibility for your issue.

Example Post:

.@[LEGISLATOR’S HANDLE], Texans need action on [SPECIFIC ISSUE]! Please support/oppose [BILL NUMBER OR ISSUE] to protect our people & the environment. #TexasLegislature #TXLege #FutureTexasDeserves

Why Calling and Emailing Texas Legislators Works

Does calling legislators work? Yes - direct contact from constituents is one of the most powerful ways to influence Texas laws. Legislators track public opinion, and when they receive a high volume of calls and emails on an issue, it signals urgency and voter concern. Grassroots activism has driven major Texas environmental policy changes, from protecting public lands to expanding renewable energy programs. Your voice matters - calling and emailing your legislators can create real change for Texans & the environment.

More Ways to Get Involved in Texas Environmental Advocacy

Beyond contacting legislators, grassroots activism in Texas plays a crucial role in protecting our state’s air quality, water, and natural resources. Here’s how you can take action:

Join a Texas Environmental Organization

Become a member of the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter to connect with advocates fighting for meaningful change. We’ll share ways to get involved including adding your name to petitions and letters that push for legislative action on climate, conservation, and clean energy, and joining us at local events for community and camaraderie during the legislative session and beyond.

Lone Star Chapter Community

Not a member yet? No worries. You can join any of our existing committees to take action. Pick an issue that’s important to you, or sign up for all of them! Everyone is welcome to join at whatever capacity is right for them. Texas environmental advocacy groups rely on engaged people like you. Every action counts - join the movement today!