Lone Star Left Recommends Progressive Caucus' SDEC Committee Endorsements

The Progressive Caucus has endorsed an entire slate for the SDEC of the Texas Democratic Party. Lone Star Left recommends their entire slate to State Delegates.

Note: As a sustaining member of the Texas Progressive Caucus, I want to be transparent about supporting their endorsements. I deeply believe in their mission and values, and no one at the Progressive Caucus asked me to write this article. I am writing this because I genuinely believe in the importance of their work and the candidates they have endorsed.

Having progressive members on the SDEC is crucial because they bring a forward-thinking vision that aligns with Texas’ diverse communities’ needs and values. Progressives are committed to addressing systemic issues such as healthcare access, climate change, and social justice, ensuring the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) remains responsive and proactive. The Texas Progressive Caucus’s dedication to inclusivity and grassroots involvement strengthens the TDP’s foundation, fostering a more equitable approach to governance. By prioritizing critical issues and emphasizing community engagement, progressive members help drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive and powerful Texas Democratic Party.

Why is the SDEC, and what do they do?

The State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) is a crucial body within the Texas Democratic Party, responsible for governing its activities and ensuring its smooth operation across the state. Comprising elected representatives from various districts, the SDEC plays a pivotal role in shaping party policies, coordinating statewide campaigns, and strategizing for elections.

The SDEC oversees the party’s financial management, maintains adherence to bylaws, and facilitates communication between local party organizations and the state level. By setting the party’s direction and priorities, the SDEC ensures that the Texas Democratic Party remains effective, responsive, and unified in its mission to represent and advocate for the interests of all Texans.

If you’ve followed me long enough, you probably know that I have been critical of the Texas Democratic Party and its failures in the past. Over the last year, I have seen some significant changes within the party, but it’s too soon to tell if they will pay off in the long run. However, further changes at the convention may bring about the energy and catalyst we need.

What is the Texas Progressive Caucus’ candidate vetting process?

The Texas Progressive Caucus employs a thorough vetting process, examining candidates based on policies, enhancements, and background. From their website:

They vet candidates for all hardline progressive policies, which progressive voters and Lone Star Left support (I’m going third-person 🤣). Candidates’ past performance and reliability are also taken into consideration.

The Texas Progressive Caucus’ commitment to fairness and integrity in the endorsement process is commendable. By enforcing a rule of “No Automatic Endorsements” and requiring leadership to recuse themselves from discussions when conflicts of interest arise, the caucus ensures that endorsements are earned based on merit and strategic value, not favoritism. This approach fosters trust and accountability.

Here is who the Texas Progressive Caucus has endorsed for SDEC in each Congressional district:

Here is the full Texas Progressive Caucus’ SDEC & DNC slate of endorsements.

Having the right members in the SDEC is about building a stronger Texas Democratic Party.

The Texas Progressive Caucus’ mission to build and strengthen the Texas Democratic Party resonates deeply with my values. Their focus on electing progressives to the SDEC and the Democratic National Committee (DNC), organizing to pass rules and resolutions that make the party more accessible and grassroots-oriented, and assisting progressive grassroots leaders in entering the party are all crucial steps toward creating a more powerful and united Democratic Party.

The Texas Democratic Party’s 2024 Convention starts in THREE more days!

Although I won’t attend this year, I will watch from afar. They will livestream the general session and the big speeches (and maybe more, I couldn’t find a program). The Texas Democratic Party has already been broadcasting its Resolutions, Rules, and Platform Committee hearings on YouTube. I’ve watched several of them and am pleased to see some changes. We’ll discuss those changes this week, what they mean, and more about party happenings.

Someone already messaged me and asked if I would make clips like I did at the Republican Party’s convention, and I absolutely will. Of course, the Democratic Party’s convention won’t be anywhere as contentious or as much of a train wreck as the Republican Party was. However, this convention still holds a lot of weight regarding the strategy and direction of the Texas Democratic Party, which affects us all.

Delegates from across the state will come together to debate and vote on resolutions that shape the party’s stance on various issues. This will ensure that the party remains aligned with the needs and wants of its diverse membership in every corner of the state. The convention will also provide a platform for grassroots activists and local leaders to influence the party’s agenda. It’s also a critical venue for networking, training, and organizing.

It’ll be a lot of fun! Stay tuned for more coverage of Convention Week.

• 155 days left until the November 5 election!

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