In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) released its annual Honoring Texas Victims Report on Thursday, October 9, 2025, revealing that 161 Texans lost their lives to domestic violence in 2024.
The event, held in Austin, featured actor Jesse Eisenberg, celebrity chef and domestic violence survivor Tommi Vincent, Texas Tribune CEO Sonal Shah, state representatives Lacey Hull and Rhetta Bowers, and youth advocate Teagan House. Together, they joined TCFV in calling for greater prevention, awareness, and accountability in addressing relationship violence.
“The Honoring Texas Victims Report is a vital tool for Texas,” said Gloria Aguilera Terry, CEO of TCFV. “It reminds us that domestic violence homicides are preventable. We use this data to inform lawmakers, law enforcement, and communities about what must change — and to honor the memories of victims whose stories deserved better endings.”…