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. […]
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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. […]
As Gov. Abbott Signs Senate Bill 4 Encouraging Racial Profiling, Texas Freedom Network Condemns the Continued Criminalization of Our Border Communities
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 4, allowing law enforcement to remove undocumented people from the state and take them to a port of entry. […]
As Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die on Fourth Special Session of 2023, Texas Freedom Network Condemns Gov. Abbott’s Authoritarian Overreach
The Texas Legislature has officially adjourned sine die, concluding the fourth special session of the year. […]
Texas Freedom Network Condemns Bill Criminalizing Immigrant Communities as it Advances to Gov. Abbott’s Desk
The Texas House of Representatives tonight voted to pass SB 4, a bill that would allow law enforcement to remove undocumented people from the state and take them to a port of entry. The Texas Senate floor approved the bill last week. SB 4 now awaits Governor Abbott’s signature. […]