Recovery Day at the Capitol 2023 Schedule and Event Details

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We are excited to see you on Wednesday, April 5th, at Recovery Day at the Capitol. Please plan to attend our morning session before we head to the Capitol. This will provide you with all the information and resources you need for the day. are a few details to help with getting to the Family Life Center and about our activities.

A few helpful tips for a day at the Capitol:

  • Plan for Austin traffic;
  • Check the weather;
  • Dress for success, but wear comfortable shoes;
  • bring your business cards if you have them;
  • please plan for any dietary needs.

What to expect on Wednesday, April 5th

A few helpful tips for a day at the Capitol:

  • Plan for Austin traffic;
  • Check the weather;
  • Dress for success, but wear comfortable shoes;
  • bring your business cards if you have them;
  • please plan for any dietary needs.

Where: Family Life Center – 1300 Lavaca St., Austin, TX 78701

*Please note the UPDATED ADDRESS: 1300 Lavaca St.*

When: 8 AM (Suggested arrival time: 7:45 AM)

Map from Parking Garage to Family Life Center– It is about a 20 minute walk from the Capitol Visitors parking garage to the Family Life Center.

 

What’s on the agenda?

7:45 AM Registration opens & Light breakfast

8:15 AM Welcome & opening remarks

8:30 AM Legislative briefings & packet review

9:30 AM Meet as Senator groups

9:45 AM Walk across street to the Capitol

10:00 AM Picture on Capitol steps

10:15 AM Depart for scheduled legislator visits in Capitol

You can preview the bills of interest here: 2023 Bills of Interest

 

GETTING TO THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER

Navigating downtown Austin and getting to the Family Life Center can be tricky, so here are some instructions and helpful tips.

Please allow extra time for traffic and walking to the Family Life Center.

It is about a 20 minute walk from the Capitol Visitors parking garage to the Family Life Center.

Parking (map of parking and meeting)

Parking downtown is not free. Street parking is available but only for a couple of hours at a time. We recommend parking in the Capitol Visitors parking garage located on the east side of the Capitol at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701. The garage entrance is located off 12th street between Trinity and San Jacinto.

Information on parking downtown: https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/parking/parking.html

We look forward to advocating with you on Wednesday!

Questions? Please email: chelsea.biggerstaff@recoverypeople.org

Where: Family Life Center – 1300 Lavaca St., Austin, TX 78701

*Please note the UPDATED ADDRESS: 1300 Lavaca St.*

When: 8 AM (Suggested arrival time: 7:45 AM)

Map from Parking Garage to Family Life Center– It is about a 20 minute walk from the Capitol Visitors parking garage to the Family Life Center.

 

What’s on the agenda?

7:45 AM Registration opens & Light breakfast

8:15 AM Welcome & opening remarks

8:30 AM Legislative briefings & packet review

9:30 AM Meet as Senator groups

9:45 AM Walk across street to the Capitol

10:00 AM Picture on Capitol steps

10:15 AM Depart for scheduled legislator visits in Capitol

You can preview the bills of interest here: 2023 Bills of Interest

 

GETTING TO THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER

Navigating downtown Austin and getting to the Family Life Center can be tricky, so here are some instructions and helpful tips.

Please allow extra time for traffic and walking to the Family Life Center.

It is about a 20 minute walk from the Capitol Visitors parking garage to the Family Life Center.

Parking (map of parking and meeting)

Parking downtown is not free. Street parking is available but only for a couple of hours at a time. We recommend parking in the Capitol Visitors parking garage located on the east side of the Capitol at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701. The garage entrance is located off 12th street between Trinity and San Jacinto.

Information on parking downtown: https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/parking/parking.html

We look forward to advocating with you on Wednesday!

Questions? Please email: chelsea.biggerstaff@recoverypeople.org