For Immediate ReleaseAug. 26, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Today, despite delaying Gov. Abbott’s suppression session for over a month, the Texas House finally reached quorum to pass SB1 out of the floor. In the face of overwhelming opposition from Texas citizens, advocates and more than 50 Democratic lawmakers, the latest bill in Governor Greg Abbott’s […]
Recent Press Releases
Texas Faith Congregations Recognized for Fighting Back Against Stigma on Abortion, Reproductive Health as More Restrictive Laws Take Hold
For Immediate ReleaseAug. 25, 2021 Dallas — Texas Freedom Network’s project Just Texas, a grassroots movement for progressive people of faith, just announced an all-new project focused on reproductive freedom and abortion rights in Texas. Announced at First Unitarian Church in Dallas, the statewide Reproductive Freedom Congregation Designation is a program to recognize congregations throughout […]
Texas Freedom Network on the Dangerous & Restrictive Voting, Abortion Bills Advancing with Legislature’s Quorum
For Immediate ReleaseAug. 23, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — With quorum restored for the Texas State Legislature’s second sham special session, two incredibly dangerous bills are poised to advance on Monday: SB 1 and SB 4. The bills represent two of the most oppressive assaults on Texans’ rights in recent history, sharply restricting access to the […]
TFN Urges Representatives to Continue Fight for Democracy as House Obtains Quorum
For Immediate ReleaseAug. 20, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas – After 38 days without quorum because of the walkout from Texas Democrats, the Texas House has now reached a quorum. Texas Freedom Network Executive Director and President Val Benavidez issued the following statement: “Texans will remember this upcoming legislative session as an oppressive, hateful time spearheaded by […]
Texas for All Coalition Unveils Massive Six-Figure Investment in Statewide Field Organizing Program
For Immediate ReleaseAug. 19, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texas for All, a coalition of more than 100 groups dedicated to the advancement of Texas’ democracy, has unveiled a massive initial six-figure investment for in-district organizing in important targeted areas to curb the rise of voter suppression in the state. This latest effort to invest […]
