Humane Lobby Day is a day when animal lovers from all walks of life, and from all across the state, meet at the Capitol to advocate for animals. No experience is necessary, just a passion for protecting animals from harm. At Humane Lobby Day, we will teach you all you need to know to effectively engage with lawmakers on the most important animal-related bills under consideration by the Legislature. Most of all, Humane Lobby Day is fun! After a full day of getting briefed on bills, special guest speakers, meeting with legislators and networking with like-minded Texans, you’ll be empowered to take that knowledge back to your community – and you will know you made a difference for animals!

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Thursday, March 23, 2023
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Capitol Extension Auditorium – Room E1.004
Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701

Schedule at a Glance:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in at the Capitol
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation on Legislative Priorities
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Gather on the Capitol Steps
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lunch & meetings with Legislators

SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ROBERT "SKIP" TRIMBLE AT THE CAPITOL:

We also hope that you will be able to join us to honor Robert Skip Trimble on March 23, 2023.

One of the most influential leaders of THLN and the animal welfare movement in Texas, Skip Trimble, is being honored by Senator Nathan Johnson (Dist.16) and state Representative Morgan Meyer (Dist. 108) at the Capitol for his monumental work for Texas animals over four decades at the Capitol. 

Details to follow.

Parking:

Public parking is available at the Capitol Area Visitors garage at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701. Street parking is difficult to find near the Capitol, so we encourage parking in the garage. Parking is free for the first 2 hours, $1 for each half hour after that, and the maximum daily charge is $12.

Accommodations:

Our block of rooms at the DoubleTree Suites on W 15th Street has sold out!

Another option near the Capitol is the DoubleTree - University Area at 1617 N Interstate 35 or Hilton Garden Inn - Downtown Convention Center at 500 N Interstate 35

What should I wear to Humane Lobby Day?

We are all for wearing comfortable clothing and shoes on Humane Lobby Day. Casual clothes, including casual business attire, boots, and jeans are all acceptable. To make the best possible impression on legislators, we discourage wearing flip-flops, shorts, or gym wear. 

Become A Sponsor!

Would you like to be a Humane Lobby Day Hero by sponsoring a portion of the program? 

Sponsorship Levels

$5,000 Premiere Sponsor

• Name/Company Logo on event signage
• Exhibit table
• A 15-minute speaking opportunity to Humane Lobby Day attendees
• Access to all Humane Lobby Day attendees

$2,500 Lobby Day Sponsor

• Name/Company Logo on event signage
• A five-minute introduction of the speaker of your choice
• Access to all Humane Lobby Day attendees

$1,500 Reception Sponsor (Libations and Legislation)

• Public recognition at the reception

$1,000 Advocate Sponsor

• Send three advocates from your district to Humane Lobby Day

$500   Rural Advocate Sponsor

• Send one advocate from a rural area to Humane Lobby Day

$300   Snack Sponsor

• Provide two vegan snacks for each attendee

$150   Supplies Sponsor

• Provide one water bottle for each attendee
• Offset printing costs

To become a sponsor or if you have any additional questions, please contact Shelby Bobosky at [email protected].

Join us For Libations and Legislation:

Please join us on Wednesday, March 22, for our welcome reception to kick off Humane Lobby Day! Advocates throughout the state will come together to lobby for the humane treatment of animals. Enjoy vegan apps and drinks as we celebrate coming together for the animals!

RSVP HERE FOR LIBATIONS & LEGISLATORS

Please join us on Wednesday, March 22 for our welcome reception to kick off Humane Lobby Day! Advocates throughout the state will come together to lobby for the humane treatment of animals. Enjoy vegan apps and drinks as we celebrate coming together for the animals!

Join Us for a North Texas Chapter Meeting in association with Humane Tomorrow!

Saturday, February 18^th – 11 AM – 12 PM
Glenn & Shirley Hulcher Family Animal Care Center
1961 E Hickory Hill Rd, Argyle, TX 76226

Please join hosts Stacy Smith, Executive Director, Humane Tomorrow, and Pam Boich, Board Member, Texas Humane Network, for a one-hour fun and free educational event where THLN will take a deep dive into our legislative priorities for the 88^th Texas Legislature! You can meet like-minded advocates in your area and learn how you can get political for animals!

Refreshments provided!

Learn how to identify your legislators, make appointments and prepare for a successful meeting. What you say and how you say it can make a huge difference!

RSVP HERE - You will receive an email confirmation from Zoom with a link to join.

See you next Friday at noon!

Learn how to identify your legislators, make appointments and prepare for a successful meeting. What you say and how you say it can make a huge difference!

CLICK FOR WEBINAR REGISTRATION

(you will receive an email confirmation from Zoom with a link to join)

See you Friday at noon!

Take a Deep Dive into THLN's legislative priorities for the 88th Texas Legislature.

CLICK FOR WEBINAR REGISTRATION

(you will receive an email confirmation from Zoom with a link to join)

See you on Friday at noon!

REGISTER TODAY - This is NOT a THLN event, but will include a THLN speaker.

Animal Law CLE 

Friday, January 20, 2023
9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Texas Law Center
1414 Colorado Street, Austin

REGISTER   |   BROCHURE

5.5 hours MCLE credit, including 1 hour ethics credit

Dear Animal Law Listserve Members:

Please help us spread the word about the upcoming Animal Law Section CLE, scheduled for Friday, January 20 at the Texas Law Center in Austin. This will be a live, in-person program only, with no streaming or recorded playback option. Feel free to forward this message to any friends or colleagues you think may be interested in attending, or share this eblast advertising link.  Don't forget to register for yourself as well!  You can download the brochure to view the full array of top-notch speakers we have lined up, presenting on fascinating CLE topics including:

Texas Legislative Update

• What You Need to Know About Persons with Disabilities and Their Animals with Respect to the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Breed Discrimination in the Homeowners Insurance Industry
• Attorney Wellness and Secondary Trauma
• Is It a Statutory or Political Dangerous Dog Case?
• How 3 Collies Turned into 150+ Collies: A Legal Saga Involving an Ownership Dispute, Animal Cruelty, Federal Bankruptcy, a Federal Animal Seizure and State & Federal Crimes

Along with our outstanding topics, this year's program will include breakfast, lunch, a tribute to the late Skip Trimble and our annual section membership meeting.
We hope to see you there!

Join Texas Humane Legislation Network in East Texas to learn more about how you can help animals in your communities through legislation and advocacy!  

Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director for the Texas Humane Legislation Network, will be discussing THLN’s agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session and how to get political for animals!

Date: Monday, December 12, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Quitman Civic Center
602 McAlister Street
Quitman, TX  75783

Lunch will be provided.

The Texas Humane Legislation Network cordially invites you to meet special guest, Texas State Representative Jared Patterson (District 106) to discuss how you can get political for animals and are looking forward to fielding some of your questions. Representative Patterson is a fierce protector of animals whether it's authoring the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act in the special session or authoring HB 1818, the bill to end puppies being sold in pet stores in 2021. The Texas Humane Legislation Network also endorses him.

Come for the conversation...stay for the coffee, donuts, and a tour of The Colony Animal Services!

This event is open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP so we can ensure seats for all.