According to the HealthyPeople2020 report, "Civic participation encompasses a wide range of formal and informal activities." These include voting, volunteering, or participating in social groups and activities. 

Included on this page are resources to promote public participation in the solving of community issues, building social capital, and effecting change through the electoral, legislative, and administrative processes.

UNT Student Organizations and Activities

UNT Governance

Participate in local government meetings

Participate in local elections

Volunteer

Ways to engage at the state level:

• Track state legislation
• Write to or phone your elected officials
• Attend commission and board meetings
• Know what your government's doing
• Run for office

Texas Open Meetings Act

All state and regional organizations must adhere to the Texas Open Meeting Act. Following are resources regarding open meeting including guidance and information about posting open meeting notices. 

Texas Government Web Sites

• State of Texas Government Information 
• Texas Legislature Online
• Texas Senate  | List of Texas Senate Members
• Texas House of Representatives | Texas House Membership
• Chief Elected Officials in Texas

Ways to engage at the federal level: 

• Track federal legislation
• Write to or phone your elected officials
• Comment on proposed rules and regulations

United States Government Agency Web Sites (a select few)

Databases for researching legislation, law, and regulations.