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Written materials:

• SWAD 2026 Professor Guide
• SWAD 2026 Student Group Guide
• Legislative Office Visit Instructions
  
• NASW-TX Advocacy Guide
• NASW-TX 2026 Legislative Priorities
  
• NASW-TX Policy Briefs
• For Faculty: Class Curriculum Ideas

NASW-TX Advocacy Webinars & videos:

• Advocacy 101: Delivering Effective Testimony to Drive Change (2025)

  Presented by Bryan Mares, NASW-TX Government Relations Director, and Lyssette Galvan, NAMI Texas Public Policy Director. Learn the art of delivering compelling testimony that can drive real change in policy and social justice. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the process, this workshop will provide you with essential tools to effectively advocate for social workers and the communities we serve.

• 89th Legislature Wrap-Up Webinar (2025)

  NASW-TX Government Relations Director, Bryan Mares, discusses the key highlights of the 88th Texas Legislature, and valuable insights on the new laws and policies that will shape the state's future and more importantly how these changes will impact social workers and the communities they serve.

• 89th Legislature - NASW-TX Policy Priorities Overview (2025)
  Join NASW-TX Government Relations Director, Bryan Mares, for an in-depth workshop on the NASW Texas Chapter's policy priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature. Topics will include the Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact, Social Work Workforce Investment, and initiatives to support Community Well-Being and Human Rights. Whether you're new to legislative advocacy or a seasoned advocate, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to advance social justice and promote the profession of social work.

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