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

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, […]

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Texas Voters Reject Extreme School Board Candidates

Written by: Elva Mendoza In a surprising political shift, Texas is making national news, and this time, it’s not for something embarrassing or incredibly harmful. The May 3, 2025 elections delivered a widespread rejection of far-right school board candidates. The good news made serious waves from local social media accounts to national publications. Voters from […]

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Back-door Book Ban SB 13 Set for Hearing May 6, 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 […]

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The April Lege Lowdown

In the April Lege Lowdown, we’ll cover key bills in pub ed, religious freedom, LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive rights, and voting rights. […]

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

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 […]

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