• Texans who are eligible to vote have the responsibility to vote in local and state elections and issues.
• Texans who vote provide input on issues that impact their daily lives. Voters also choose elected representatives to represent them in the state legislature.

• Texans are responsible for knowing the local and state officials who represent them.
• Texans are able to communicate with their elected officials to address issues that impact their daily lives.

• Texans can become active members in politics by joining a political party.
• Texans can become active members of special interest groups.