The League of Women Voters of the Houston Area is a non-partisan political organization which works to promote civic responsibility through informed and active participation in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.

The League of Women Voters in Houston is comprised of two separate entities: LWV-Houston and the LWV- Houston Education Fund. Each of these sister civic organizations has its own structure, tax status and objectives.

Our History

The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area were both established in 1920, the year that the nineteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States gave women the right to vote. The League of Women Voters is a direct descendant of the women’s suffrage movement, repositioning an active and effective organization to henceforth serve all voters.
The League continues as a grassroots organization working at the national, state, and local levels. Membership in the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area includes membership in our state League (LWV TX) and in the national League (LWV US).

LWV of the HOUSTON AREA

LWV HA is a member organization. It is a nonprofit, nontax-deductible 501(c)4 corporation. Board officers and directors are elected at an annual meeting by League members. No Board member is a paid staff member of LWV HA.

LWV of HOUSTON EDUCATION FUND

The LWV HA Education Fund is a nonprofit, tax-deductible 501(c)3 organization with the LWV-HA Board serving as trustees. It is not a member organization. The Education Fund can receive tax-deductible gifts to be used for educational purposes.

The Education Fund works to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues.

The Education Fund provides research, publications and forums on public policy issues.