As the newest federal holiday signed in 2021 by President Biden, Juneteenth is slowly becoming a quotidian topic of conversation. June 19, commonly referred to as Juneteenth, can be described as America’s second independence day — marking the day that freed people from slavery in the furthest Confederate-controlled region of Texas. […]
Education
Texas Lawmakers Reject Progress and Embrace Discriminatory Practices as Bill Banning Higher Ed DEI is Signed by Governor
SB 17, which will prevent public colleges and universities in Texas from having diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or policies, was yesterday signed by Governor Abbott. […]
State Lawmakers Attack Higher Education in Texas as Bill Gutting Tenure Policies is Signed by Governor
Governor Abbott yesterday signed SB 18 into law. The legislation changes tenure policies for public universities including how tenure is granted to faculty members, how tenured faculty are reviewed, and when tenured faculty can be dismissed. […]
Texas Freedom Network Denounces Governor Abbott, State Legislature as Bill Attempting to Ban Books is Signed
Gov. Abbott has signed HB 900 into law. Publishers must give any book with references to gender identity, sexual orientation, or intimate relationships a rating of either “sexually relevant” or “sexually explicit.” […]
Voucher Proposal Seeking to Steal Taxpayer Dollars From Students at Texas Public Schools Dies After Missing Crucial Deadline, Texas Freedom Network Responds
HB 100, which would’ve created a voucher program to give parents who opt out of the public school system up to $8,000 in taxpayer money per student each year, died after failing to meet crucial deadlines and therefore failed to become completed legislation. […]
