Statement from Jolt’s Executive Director on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Ruling
AUSTIN, Texas — The following is a statement from Jolt Action and Jolt Initiative Executive Director Dr. Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia on Judge Andrew Hanen’s... Read More
Statement from Jolt Action Executive Director Dr. Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia on House Elections Committee’s Vote to Move SB7 Out of Committee
Austin, Texas — Today, members of the Texas House Elections Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 7 out of committee and afford... Read More
Longoria, who most recently served as Texas Deputy Director for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, joins Jolt in newly formed role
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Jenn Longoria, a longtime Democratic operative with national presidential electoral experience, has joined Jolt Action and Jolt Initiative as... Read More
Jolt Announces New Executive Director
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia was named the new Executive Director of Jolt Action and Jolt Initiative. An educational and political... Read More
Statement from Jolt Action’s Interim Executive Director on Proposal to Grant Undocumented Immigrants a Pathway to Citizenship
Texas — The following is a statement from Jolt Action’s Interim Executive Director Antonio Arellano, on the proposal unveiled by Democrats in Congress... Read More
Statement from Jolt Action’s Interim Executive Director on Gov. Greg Abbott’s Emergency Order on “Election Integrity”
Texas — The following is a statement from Jolt Action’s Interim Executive Director Antonio Arellano, on Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to include... Read More
2021 Texas Power Up Summit Will Empower, Electrify Young Progressive Leaders Eager to Learn Organizing Skills and Advocate for Key Issues
TEXAS — On the heels of the start of the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature, Jolt Action announced today that registration... Read More
Statement from Jolt Action’s Interim Executive Director on Second Impeachment of The President of the United States
Texas — The following is a statement from Jolt Action’s Interim Executive Director Antonio Arellano, on the House of Representatives’ historic vote today... Read More
JOLT ACTION STATEMENT ON ELECTORAL CONFIRMATION OF JOE BIDEN AMIDST CHAOS AND FAILED INSURRECTION
Hours after rioters overtake Capitol, Congress moves ahead with confirmation of President-Elect Biden Texas — The following is a statement from Antonio Arellano,... Read More
Statement from Jolt Action on Congressional Approval for Creation of National Museum of the American Latino
Texas — On Monday, Dec. 21, both houses of Congress approved a bill to finally create a National Museum of the American Latino.... Read More
STATEMENT: SCOTUS REJECTION OF TEXAS LAWSUIT TO OVERTURN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Texas — The following is a statement from Antonio Arellano, Jolt’s Interim Executive Director, on the Supreme Court’s rejection of a lawsuit filed... Read More
Statement: Texas’ Lawsuit Challenging Election Procedures in Battleground States
Texas filed suit challenging election procedures in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Texas — On Tuesday, December 8, the State of Texas... Read More
Statement from Jolt Action on Joe Biden Declared Winner of Presidential Election
The following is a statement from Jolt Action’s Interim Executive Director Antonio Arellano, following results showing Joe Biden has been elected 46th... Read More
VOCES, New Podcast from Jolt Action, Aims to Raise Voice and Visibility of Growing Latino Constituency
TEXAS — Today, the largest Latino civic engagement organization in Texas launches podcast ahead of early voting. With early voting in Texas starting... Read More
Movimiento 2020 Candidate Forum brings young Texas Latino voters together before Super Tuesday
TEXAS — This weekend, hundreds of Latino youth from across Texas convened in Pasadena at the Movimiento 2020 Candidate Forum to hold... Read More
Press Release: Jolt Action Hosts Forum for Candidates to Discuss Core Latino Issues Ahead of Super Tuesday
TEXAS — On Saturday, Feb. 15, Jolt Action, the largest Latino progressive organization in Texas, is proud to host Movimiento 2020, a... Read More
Press Release: Texas To Host Groundbreaking Youth-Led Democratic Presidential Forum Ahead Of Super Tuesday
TEXAS — Jolt Action is proud to host Texas’ first youth-led presidential forum focused on Latino youth. Movimiento 2020 will be the last... Read More