TEKS 113.15(c)(15)(B)
explain how individuals can participate voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels through activities such as respectfully holding public officials to their word, writing letters, and participating in historic preservation and service projects;
Source: Texas Administrative Code §113.15 (Chapter 113) · Adopted 2022
Knowledge & Skills 113.15(c)(15)
Citizenship
The student understands the importance of active individual participation in the democratic process. The student is expected to:
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Other expectations under 113.15(c)(15)
- TEKS 113.15(c)(15)(A) identify important individuals who have participated voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels such as Adina de Zavala and Clara Driscoll;
- TEKS 113.15(c)(15)(C) explain the duty of the individual in state and local elections such as being informed and voting;
- TEKS 113.15(c)(15)(D) identify the importance of historical figures and important individuals who modeled active participation in the democratic process such as Sam Houston, Barbara Jordan, Lorenzo de Z…
- TEKS 113.15(c)(15)(E) explain how to contact elected and appointed leaders in state and local governments; and
- TEKS 113.15(c)(15)(F) use voting as a method for group decision making.