Our Bylaws
Preamble
We, Tejano Democrats, seeking to maximize the participation of Hispanics in the Democratic Party as a powerful force in determining elections at all levels of the political process intend to contribute fully to an inclusive and effective Texas Democratic Party. We shall raise our voices on issues which directly affect the Hispanic community, and thus, the progress of our State. We hereby adopt the Constitution and Bylaws of Tejano Democrats.
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this organization shall be Tejano Democrats.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to seek full representation of Hispanics at all levels and in all activities of the Democratic Party. This shall include, but not be limited to, participating in the delegate selection and committee processes at all levels of the Democratic Party conventions and organizations; selecting, screening, supporting, recruiting and endorsing Democratic candidates; taking appropriate public stands on issues relevant to our communities; and proposing, supporting, and, when necessary, opposing legislation relevant to the Hispanic community.
ARTICLE III –MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Qualifications: The Membership of Tejano Democrats shall be open to any person supporting the purpose of Tejano Democrats.
Section 2. Application Procedures: The Credentials Committee of Tejano Democrats shall adopt mandatory application forms which shall, at a minimum, include the applicant’s name, address, voter registration number, date of signature, and a mandatory signature line. The Credentials Committee of Tejano Democrats shall also adopt verification procedures of membership.
Section 3. Dues: Dues of $15.00 shall be collected from each Tejano Democrat member of each year and the dues year shall be from August 1 until July 31 of the following year. The dues paid shall be applied to the dues year during which they were paid, but members may pay dues during June and July of each year and have those dues apply to the following dues year as well.
Section 4. Chapter Roster Reporting: The Chair of each Tejano Democrats Chapter or an authorized representative shall submit to the Treasurer of Tejano Democrats a notarized roster of members of said local chapter in both hard copy and electronic version by first class U.S. Mail, postmarked at least thirty (30) days prior to a general membership convention. The electronic version of the roster shall be in an excel format provided by the Treasurer of Tejano Democrats. Failure to comply with this subsection may result in said chapter not being certified to vote at the subsequent general membership convention.
Section 5. Report to Senatorial District Executive Committee members: The Treasurer of Tejano Democrats shall submit a copy of each chapter’s roster to the Tejano Democrats Executive Committee member from the respective senatorial district by May 1 of each odd numbered year.
Section 6. At-Large Members: At-large members shall be those members who are not members of a local chapter.
As Amended on January 27, 2024 and updated on May 28 2025.