Make an Appointment with Your Legislator

So you're ready to go meet with your legislator, but need some help to get started. On this page you'll find a sample phone script and sample letter to help you make an appointment. You'll also find out how to contact your state representative and senator. If you have questions or need more help, give us a call at 512-472-3903. Good luck!

Find out who your legislator is

http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us

The FYI website will also tell you the office phone number and district office address of your representative. Here is an example (district office information is highlighted below):

Senate District 12--Senator Jane Nelson
Capitol Office: CAP 1E.5
Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0112
Capitol Address: P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
District Address: 1235 S. Main St., Suite 280
Grapevine TX 76051
Phone: (817) 424-3446
 

Sample Phone “Script” for Making a Legislative Appointment

Hi! I’m _____________, from ________________. I will be in Austin on (date), and would like an appointment to meet with Governor _______/ Senator ______/ Representative _______ to discuss (the policy issue or bill you want to discuss).

I would be more than happy to meet with the legislative assistant who works on (your issue) if the (elected official) is unavailable. Is someone available the afternoon of the (date of your visit)? If no one is available, I would like to drop by the office anyway to leave some information for the (elected official) to review.

Contacting Your Legislator's Office by Phone

Find out who your state representative is and his or her phone number here. You can also call Capitol information at 512.463.0063 for any legislator’s phone number.

Sample Letter for Making a Legislative Appointment

Dear Representative (Senator)_________:

My name is ___________ and I live at ______________. I would like to request an appointment with you or a member of your staff on (date). I would like an opportunity to discuss with you (the issue or bill you want to discuss). Please respond to me at (list phone/fax/e-mail contact information). (Add any other personal information/comments that might be appropriate.)

Sincerely, (give your name and full address)

Contacting Your Legislator's Office by Mail

For any Texas state representative:

For any Texas state senator: