Society and Culture: Politics: Interest Groups

• Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse  - Public education and watchdog group works to educate the public and raise awareness about the cost and consequence abuses in the legal system.
• Drug Policy Forum of Texas  - Educates the public and legislators about the damage to individuals and society from the War On Drugs and offers alternatives to this policy.
• Empower Texans  - Stewardship for financial responsibility in all levels of government and restraint of its growth.
• Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas  - Features information about open government, organization programs, news and upcoming events.
• Independent Texans  - Dedicated to empowering the independent voter in Texas. Offers details about political reform, events and news.
• Initiative for Texas  - A non-partisan project working to obtain the right of direct binding initiative and referendum for state laws and constitutional amendments in Texas.
• Institute for Policy Innovation  - Advocates lower taxes, fewer regulations and a smaller, less intrusive government. Features details about issues, news, events and publications.
• Liberty Institute  - Organization promotes Judeo-Christian values and works to protect freedoms by impacting the legislature, media, grassroots, and the courts.
• Texans for Lawsuit Reform  - Volunteer organization with the objective of restoring litigation to its traditional and appropriate role in society.
• Texans for Public Justice  - Tracks the influence of money and corporate power in Texas politics. Includes reports, lobbyist activities and contact information.
• Texas Civil Justice League  - Statewide business coalition committed to legal reform and public policy research.
• Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute  - Helps to shape public policy with a principled approach to state government.