State Official
Lauren Ashley Simmons
State Representative, District 146, Texas House District 146
Shawn Thierry is a State Representative for District 146 in the Texas House. She helps write laws for Texas and works on health care, education, and economic opportunities for families in her Houston-area district.
DemocratDistrict HD-146
Focus Areas
“Most people want to be part of something. They just don't know where to start. That's not a motivation problem. It's a navigation problem.”
— The Change LabAccountability
Policies and services connected to this officialRelated Services (4)
Ethics & Compliance Reporting HotlineIf you see something wrong at Houston Community College, you can report it safely and privately. Call or go online 24/7 to report fraud, discrimination, or other problems that need to be fixed.
Cameroon Peace and Governance ProgramsThis group helps people in Cameroon talk to their government and work together to solve problems. They bring together community leaders and regular citizens to find solutions that make their communities better and more peaceful.
State Violence Prevention SupportThis group helps local communities watch for signs of trouble and stay safe from violence. They connect communities with training, resources, and other groups so everyone can work together to keep their neighborhoods peaceful.
OBI University Online CoursesOBI University offers online classes about building fair and inclusive communities. The courses use videos, activities, and real examples to teach about belonging and fighting racism. You can learn at your own pace and earn certificates to share on social media. Topics include targeted universalism and bridging differences. New courses are added regularly. You need to sign up for an account to access the classes.
District
TypeState House
DistrictHD-146
District Map
The Journey
28 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
Level 1
Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resourceLevel 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups11 resourcesLevel 3
Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
Level 4
Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement16 resourcesLevel 5
Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creatingYou are hereWe are building resources for this level