The 89th Texas Legislative Session has just come to a close, and it was unlike anything we’ve seen. Thousands of bills filed. Hundreds of hours of testimony. Countless moments of uncertainty. And yet… We delivered.

By the Numbers:

• 8,719 Bills Filed
• 366 Bills tracked by Texas CASA
• 726 Bills passed and sent to the Governor
• 240 Texas CASA Action Alerts
• 7 Network-Wide Legislative Updates Calls 
• 280 Advocates at CASA Day at the Capitol
• 54 Local CASA Programs Represented at CASA Day at the Capitol
• 158 Legislative visits on Capitol Day
• Texas CASA’s Public Policy Team testified 20 times in House and Senate Committees
• Countless emails, phone calls and text messages by concerned members of the CASA network answered

All of these numbers tell a story. But they point to one truth:

Ultimately, our job at Texas CASA is to secure the state funding we need to support children and families.

2025 CASA Day at the Capitol Video

On March 27, 2025, the CASA network rallied at the Texas State Capitol for CASA Day at the Capitol. The event brought together more than 280 members from 54 of the CASA programs from across the state to meet with lawmakers about Texas CASA’s legislative priorities and funding. We are truly thankful to all of the CASA volunteers, staff and board members who showed up at the Texas Capitol ready to advocate for the mission of CASA and the children and families we serve. Watch this year's CASA Day at the Capitol video in the link below. 

Clergy CASA & Community Onboarding Kickoff Event

Clergy, CASA and Community (CCC) is an initiative by Texas CASA to build a network of faith communities and leaders to champion speaking up for local children in foster care and their families. The goal is to see communities and clergy leaders come together to live out their calling and be a voice for the children who need them, and to develop a rich network that engages new volunteers and supporters of the CASA mission. Learn more about this inspiring initiative and the 2025 kickoff event in the link below.

Staff Spotlight: Leslie Cocke, Advocacy Development Specialist

Leslie Cocke, JD, MA, is the Advocacy Development Specialist for Texas CASA, providing training, assistance and resources for best-interest advocacy for children in foster care to the 74 local CASA programs. Drawing on her legal background as an attorney and mediator, as well as her 15-year tenure with CASA as a CASA volunteer and staff member, Leslie creates and facilitates training for the CASA network on CASA’s legal role and responsibilities, confidentiality and DFPS court hearings to help ensure the safety and well-being of children in Texas. Leslie received her Bachelor of Arts & Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD/BCL) from Louisiana State University and her Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution from Southern Methodist University.

Local Program Spotlight Story: CASA of McLennan County 2025 Advocate Reel

CASA of McLennan County is one of the local CASA programs in Texas that serves the majority of Texas’ 254 counties. CASA of McLennan County is an integral member of their community where they recruit, train, supervise and support court-appointed volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care. The short six-minute CASA of McLennan County 2025 Advocate Reel shows how their extraordinary volunteers and staff amplify the CASA mission each and every day. Check out this inspiring video in the link below

Thank You for Supporting Texas CASA During Foster Care Month

Thank you to everyone who helped us recognize National Foster Care Month in May! Our incredible donors contributed essential funds to support our innovative programs and public policy efforts. Your donations help us connect each part of the CASA network and support the local CASA programs to perform at their highest level. If you missed the opportunity to make a gift to Texas CASA during National Foster Care Month, you still have the chance to support our work. Learn more about how you can help in the link below.

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