Lauren B. Peña

Testified for House Bill 18 before the Texas House Elections Committee. The bill limits campaign fundraising by lawmakers who leave the state to break quorum, with a civil penalty.

August 25, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: capitol.texas.gov

Seconded and voted for a Public Safety Commission call to end Austin's police partnership with state troopers (DPS). The call said to end it unless the city held community input and signed a formal agreement. It passed 6-0. The resolution cited data that 74% of DPS stops targeted communities of color.

July 10, 2023Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Source: services.austintexas.gov

Sued Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza in federal court in August 2025. She said his refusal to prosecute some offenders, especially homeless people, harmed disabled residents, and asked for his removal. The court dismissed the case for lack of standing.

December 15, 2025

Source: storage.courtlistener.com

Testified for Senate Bill 4, Texas's new mid-decade congressional map, before the Senate redistricting committee. She signed in as a Republican precinct chair and congressional candidate from Austin.

August 17, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov

Co-sponsored and seconded a Public Safety Commission motion to form a working group on the city's Public Safety Wellness Center for first responders. It passed 8-0, and she joined the group.

February 5, 2024

Source: services.austintexas.gov

Was appointed to the Austin Public Safety Commission on March 9, 2023. The city board advises the City Council on police, fire, and EMS.

March 9, 2023

Source: austintexas.granicus.com