“The Texas Voting Rights Initiative will promote democratic principles and voter equality at an important time,” said William A. Brewer III, chairman of the Brewer Storefront. “We believe our political institutions work best when they give all voters an opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.”
Our Mission
The Texas Voting Rights Initiative (“TVRI”) is a comprehensive statewide effort focused on ensuring that Texas school boards operate in compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The TVRI analyzes voting systems used for electing school board trustees and city council members across Texas, advances written scholarship, and pursues legal action to uphold and strengthen voting rights. 
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The TVRI’s focus is on school boards since, as of last year, nearly three-quarters of the students enrolled in Texas public schools were children of color, and about 53% of all students were Hispanic.
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The TVRI is supported by the Brewer Storefront, the public service legal affiliate of the national litigation firm Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. Since its establishment in 1995, the Storefront has brought numerous successful voting rights lawsuits on behalf of Latino, African American and Asian voters across North Texas.
