Proposed Legislation Adds News and Unnecessary Obstacles for Effective Sex Education in Texas Schools State Law Already Requires Informing Parents on Sex Ed, Right to Opt Out FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2013 The Texas Freedom Network is releasing the following statement regarding the filing of House Bill 1057 by state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano. […]
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FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT 2007 LEGISLATION UNDERMINES STUDY OF BIBLE IN TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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New Faces Must Take Texas State Board of Education In a New Direction
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