Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! While the site automatically shows bills for your saved state, you can easily browse bills from any of the 50 states. Use the State Selector in the navigation menu to change states, or visit the 50-state directory on any bill page to see how that bill appears across all states.

Click the "Set Location" button in the navigation header or use the State Selector dropdown. Choose your state from the list, and it will be saved automatically in your browser for future visits.

No! We have versions of our bills adapted for all 50 U.S. states. Every advocate, regardless of location, can access state-specific bills, contact legislators, and use our advocacy tools.

No account is necessary. All bills, email templates, and resources are freely accessible without registration. Your state preference is saved locally in your browser for convenience.

Yes, but they're not available on the website. We have international channels where our team has worked with local advocates in international areas to craft changes to their bills. Join the Team to become a member of the community and join your country's channel.

Once you've selected your state, the homepage and Bills page automatically show your state's versions of all available bills. You can also browse directly to any bill page, which will display your state's version by default.

From any bill detail page, click the "Set Location" button positioned above the bill name, then click "Unassign State" in the dialog. This removes your state filter and shows all 50 states for that bill, allowing you to click on any state to view that state's version.

Bills have 3 status stages: (1) Not Started - bill has not yet been introduced to the legislature, (2) In Progress - bill has been introduced and is moving through the legislative process, and (3) Passed - bill has been enacted into law. The status indicator shows where each bill currently stands.

Our team updates bill statuses in real-time as changes occur. Updates appear on the website within 5-10 minutes of being edited in our database, so you always have current information without needing to refresh the page.

A Legislator Pack is a comprehensive Word document containing three sections: the Legislator Letter (email template), Background and Need Statement (talking points), and Proposed Amended Legal Text (bill language). Click the "View Legislator Pack" button on any bill page to get your state-specific document that you can copy and paste from.

Yes! Every bill page has social sharing buttons for Twitter/X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The shared post automatically includes the bill title and your state for maximum impact.

Each Legislator Pack contains three sections: (1) Legislator Letter - a ready-to-send email template, (2) Background and Need Statement - talking points to help you quickly pitch the bill, and (3) Proposed Amended Legal Text - the actual bill language that modifies your state's legal code.

Yes, you can personalize it as needed. The Legislator Letter is professionally written to focus on the bill's merits and legislative value. You can use it as-is or add your contact information and any relevant credentials. Copy the text to your email client.

The Background and Need Statement section teaches you how to quickly pitch the bill to legislators, staff, or other advocates. It includes key facts, statistics, and compelling reasons why the bill is needed. Use these talking points when emailing, calling, or meeting with your representatives.

You'll need the legislator's name and role (State Senator, State Representative, U.S. Senator, or U.S. Representative), your preferred meeting type (video call, phone, or in-person), proposed date and time, meeting access details (link for video calls, venue for in-person), and which bills you want to discuss.

Robert or a team member can join video calls (Zoom, Teams, etc.), phone conferences, or in-person meetings depending on scheduling and location. Select your preferred format when submitting the meeting request form.

This bill addresses the common tactic of false CPS or abuse allegations used to gain custody advantages. When allegations are proven false, the bill mandates restoration of lost custody time and implements consequences for those who make knowingly false claims.

Mandatory recording of family court proceedings creates transparency and accountability. Recordings protect both parents by documenting exactly what happens in court, preventing judicial misconduct, and providing a clear record for appeals.

Current child support calculations often ignore the time and expenses of the non-custodial parent. Dual calculation reform ensures support payments reflect actual parenting time and shared expenses, creating more equitable financial arrangements.

Temporary orders in family court often become permanent by default. The "Appealable Temporary Orders" bill gives parents the right to appeal interim decisions, ensuring proper due process and preventing unfair temporary arrangements from becoming permanent.

Please contact us immediately through the speaking engagement form or by emailing info@robertgarza.us. We monitor all submissions and can quickly correct any errors in our database.

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