Emma Ledford, Author at Texas Freedom Network

Texas House Advances Legislation Banning the Mailing of Abortion Medication, Escalating Threats to Texans’ Health and Fundamental Freedoms

Posted on August 29, 2025 (August 29, 2025)

Spokespeople available in Spanish and English for additional comment or interview at request FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2025 CONTACT: Shannon Jensen (she/her), [email protected], 631-671-5352 AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House last night advanced House Bill 7, which prohibits the distribution of abortion-inducing medication through the mail and establishes civil liability for individuals or entities […]

Texas House Advances Bathroom Ban Bill, Endangering Trans Texans’ Safety and Dignity

Posted on August 29, 2025 (August 29, 2025)

Spokespeople available in Spanish and English for additional comment or interview at request FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2025 CONTACT: Shannon Jensen (she/her), [email protected], 631-671-5352 AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House last night advanced Senate Bill 8, commonly known as the “bathroom ban.” SB 8 would prohibit transgender and gender-diverse Texans from using public restrooms, […]

Advocates Line the Capitol Staircase for Read-In Against Book Banning

Posted on May 30, 2025 (May 30, 2025)

By Isaiah Mosley, TFN Political Intern On Monday, May 26, while the House debated Senate Bill 13, Texas Freedom Network joined with students, educators, parents, bookstore owners, and community advocates for a Read-In. It was an impactful statement — demonstrators from all demographics and every corner of the state, with their banned books in hand, […]

Back-door Book Ban SB 13 Set for Hearing May 6, 2025

Posted on May 2, 2025 (May 5, 2025)

The Texas Legislature is once again prioritizing politics over the well-being of our students. Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), a deeply troubling proposal that restricts access to library materials in public schools, has already passed the Senate and is scheduled for a hearing in the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Despite […]

TAKE ACTION: How to Submit a Public Comment on a Bill

Posted on April 28, 2025 (April 28, 2025)

When a bill is being heard in a House committee, testimony from the public is taken into account. If you can’t make it to the Capitol to testify on a bill’s House hearing day, submitting a public comment online is a powerful way to share your thoughts and concerns. You can submit a public comment […]

Emma Ledford

Posts by Emma Ledford

Texas House Advances Legislation Banning the Mailing of Abortion Medication, Escalating Threats to Texans’ Health and Fundamental Freedoms

Texas House Advances Bathroom Ban Bill, Endangering Trans Texans’ Safety and Dignity

Advocates Line the Capitol Staircase for Read-In Against Book Banning

Back-door Book Ban SB 13 Set for Hearing May 6, 2025

TAKE ACTION: How to Submit a Public Comment on a Bill

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