Texas Freedom Network Statement on Senate Passage of Bible Class Bill Senate Keeps Safeguards That Protect Religious Freedom in Public School Bible Classes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2007 The Texas Senate today overwhelming passed a bill setting standards for public high school classes about the Bible. The bill includes safeguards for religious freedom unanimously […]
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Odessa Bible Class Lawsuit a Result of Reckless Decisions by Local Officials
Odessa Bible Class Lawsuit a Result of Reckless Decisions by Local Officials School Trustees Put Their Religious and Political Agendas above the Interests of Students and Taxpayers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2007 A lawsuit filed today over Bible courses in Odessa public high schools is the direct result of reckless decisions made by local […]
House Passage of Committee’s Bible Class Bill Is a Victory for Religious Freedom in Texas
House Passage of Committee’s Bible Class Bill Is a Victory for Religious Freedom in Texas House Wisely Rejects Efforts to Strip Safeguards from Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2007 The Texas House today rejected irresponsible efforts to strip critical safeguards for religious freedom from a bill on public school classes about the Bible. The […]
Texas Freedom Network Applauds House Committee Action on Bible Class Bill
Texas Freedom Network Applauds House Committee Action on Bible Class Bill Public Education Committee Adds Responsible Safeguards to H.B. 1287 to Protect Religious Freedom and School Districts from Legal Jeopardy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2007 The Texas Freedom Network today applauded the work of the House Public Education Committee, which added key safeguards to […]
Proposed Bill on Bible Classes Could Endanger Religious Freedom
Proposed Bill on Bible Classes Could Endanger Religious Freedom Public Schools also Face Legal Jeopardy if Legislation Passes with No Amendments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2007 Proposed legislation mandating that every Texas public high school offer courses on the Bible could threaten the religious freedom of students and put school districts in legal jeopardy, […]
