NUESTRA HISTORIA: MALC was founded in 1973 in the Texas House of Representatives by a small group of lawmakers of Mexican American heritage for the purpose of better representing a united Latino constituency across the state.
📹 Watch Chairman Romero speak on our story.
Mexican American Legislative Caucus
The Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) is non-partisan, non-profit entity established in 1973, devoted to advancing the causes of Latinos in Texas.
Rep AnchĂa speaks on how the Louisiana v. Callais SC could impact elections in Texas and how it can reshape political maps in 2026.
TX public schools serve over 5 million students, but they're only as strong as the support we give them.
Watch Vice Chair of Public Education Committee, Rep. Diego Bernal address educators on what TX schools need right now. 🏛️📉
MALC and business owners sound the alarm on Texas DMV and DPS rule changes. Watch Rep. Hernandez, Rep. Romero and Rep. Anchia talk about how this impacts our state.
Watch Chairman Romero speak on how public school families have been affected by immigration policy, and the consequences it will have on state funding.
05/28/2026
With bipartisan support, the Dignity Act has been proposed by Rep. MarĂa Elvira Salazar (R-FL) & Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and aims to be a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Learn more about the bill's possible impact.
The coordinated effort to challenge Plyler v. Doe threatens public education protections for undocumented children and echoes a painful chapter in Texas history, when Latino students faced discrimination in public schools.
Watch Chairman Romero discuss what’s at stake.
Texas public schools lost 76,000 students in ONE year.
Schools are being underfunded and stretched thin. When funding is tied to attendance, declining enrollment means fewer teachers, fewer resources, and more school closures.
We must protect public education.
05/21/2026
Still two days left to Early Vote, Texas! Check your county website for more details about your local Texas Primary Runoff Election and what's on your ballot. & if you're not able to this weekend, remember the election is this Tuesday, May 26!
05/18/2026
Plyler v. Doe (1982) guarantees free K-12 education for ALL children, regardless of immigration status. ⚖️ However, state officials have claimed to take aim at challenging this precedent. Swipe to read MALC Chair ’s response on the issue in the NYT.
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