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On Sunday, Feb. 2, we heard from Texas’ highest-ranking public servant—Governor Greg Abbott—on the State of the State. After ten years as our governor, Abbott is predictable. During the address meant to give Texans a portrait of our state’s financial realities and what to expect during this year’s legislative session, we heard familiar attacks on LGBTQIA+ communities, misinformation about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and of course, robust lies that voucher schemes benefit Texas students and families.
During the State of the State, Abbott laid out seven emergency items, which will be the only bills allowed to move during the first 60 days of the session. Two in particular rang alarm bells for the activist community at Texas Freedom Network: vouchers and teacher pay relief.
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Texas Legislative Session Updates & Explainers
State of the State Response: We Can’t Let Abbott Create the Blueprint for Our Future
Sunday evening we heard from Texas’ highest-ranking public servant—Governor Greg Abbott—on the State of the State. After ten years as our governor, Abbott is predictable.
Texas Freedom Network Congratulates Organized Community Members in Katy ISD as District Rejects Policy Hiring Unqualified Chaplains
Katy ISD voted no on allowing chaplains who are unqualified to act as school counselors to serve as “mental health personnel and support.”
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Rejects Policy Hiring Unqualified Chaplains, Respects Community Outcry and Religious Freedom
As Senate Bill 4 Goes Into Effect, Texas Freedom Network Decries State Government’s Abuse of Power
Senate Bill 4, which increases the minimum prison sentence for the Texas offense of housing or transporting undocumented people to 10 years, today went into effect.
Texas Book Banning Bill Blocked as 5th Circuit Upholds Injunction on HB 900
The 5th Circuit upheld an injunction blocking a Texas book banning bill, HB 900, which bans or restricts books in public school libraries.
12 Ways TFN Activists Helped Improve Texas in 2023
As Texas Freedom Network closes out 2023, we’re choosing to end the year reflecting on the successes made possible by advocates like you.
