Governor Abbott signs law changing the Texas Family Code, raising concerns for LGBTQIA+ youth rights and protections in Texas. […]
Education
Advocates Line the Capitol Staircase for Read-In Against Book Banning
By Isaiah Mosley, TFN Political Intern On Monday, May 26, while the House debated Senate Bill 13, Texas Freedom Network joined with students, educators, parents, bookstore owners, and community advocates for a Read-In. It was an impactful statement — demonstrators from all demographics and every corner of the state, with their banned books in hand, […]
Texas Freedom Network Hosts Read-In Opposing Book Bans as SB 13 Heads to House Floor
As Senate Bill 13 was heard on the Texas House Floor, TFN, students, educators, parents, bookstore owners, and community advocates today came together at the Texas Capitol for a Read-In to protest SB 13, a book-banning bill. […]
Governor Abbott Signs Reckless Voucher Bill, Betraying Texas Students and Families
The Texas voucher bill has been signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The legislation creates a school voucher program using taxpayer dollars to help cover private and religious school tuition. […]
Back-door Book Ban SB 13 Set for Hearing May 6, 2025
The Texas Legislature is once again prioritizing politics over the well-being of our students. Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), a deeply troubling proposal that restricts access to library materials in public schools, has already passed the Senate and is scheduled for a hearing in the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Despite […]
