Voucher Bill Advances in Texas House, Escalating Attack on Public Education
A voucher bill, Senate Bill 2, has been advanced by the Texas House Public Education Committee and can now be heard on the House floor. […]
Emily Witt
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For Texas Freedom Network Advocacy Day, Youth Activists, Faith Leaders, and Public Education Allies Rally Against Vouchers
For Texas Freedom Network Advocacy Day, youth activists, public education advocates, and faith leaders gathered for a statewide day of action. […]
The March Lege Lowdown
In the March Lege Lowdown, we’ll cover key bills in pub ed, religious freedom, LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive rights, and voting rights. […]
TFN Testimony Against Bill Attacking Abortion Access: “SB 33 is yet another example of the ‘party of small government’s’ hypocrisy”
What is Texas Senate Bill 33? SB 33 would further erode local control by prohibiting municipalities and counties from using public funds for practical support services related to abortion, even when such support does not directly fund abortion procedures. This includes essential services such as travel, lodging, meals, and childcare. These are critical resources that […]
Texas Senate Gives Preliminary Approval to SB 10 and SB 11, Advancing Government-Mandated Religion in Public School
The TX Senate has preliminarily approved Senate Bill 10, the Ten Commandments Bill, and Senate Bill 11, mandating prayer time in public schools. […]
