Despite the 88th Session ending only what feels like two seconds ago, a new round of the Texas Legislature is upon us. […]
Religious Right Watch
The religious right strategically uses religion and religious language, combined with patriotic symbols, to push a political agenda that has little connection to the values of mainstream people of faith. It is, in short, a political rather than religious movement. The Texas Freedom Network has monitored the religious right in Texas since 1995.
Resources
- The Rise of the Religious Right in Texas (2006 Report)
- The Religious Right and the State Board of Education (2008 Report)
- The Religious Right and Sex Education
- The Bible and Public Schools
- How the Religious Right Hijacked the National Day of Prayer (2005 Report)
- The Texas Restoration Project
- David Barton Watch
What You Need to Know about the Texas State Board of Education’s Bible Curriculum Decision
Your November 2024 SBOE Rundown On Nov. 22, 2024, the State Board of Education (SBOE) met to take its final vote on whether to approve Bluebonnet Learning, the state’s controversial, Bible-infused elementary school reading curriculum. Leading up to the vote, our community responded strongly against the curriculum. More than 12,000 concerned Texans sent emails to […]
Texas State Board of Education Ignores Experts’ Warnings, Moves Forward with Bible-Infused Reading Curriculum for K-5 Public Students
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) today voted 8-7 to move forward with approval for a controversial, Bible-infused reading curriculum developed by the state for K-5 public school students. […]
Voters Choose Progressive Candidates for Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees
Voters chose Estevan Jesus “Chuy” Zárate, Melissa Ross, and Mingyuan “Michael” Wei for Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees. […]
Amarillo Voters Reject Prop A, Anti-Abortion Travel Ban
Prop A, a controversial 18-page ordinance that sought to impose severe anti-abortion restrictions within the city, was rejected by voters. Texas Freedom Network’s program, Just Texas, worked alongside partner organizations to educate voters about Prop A ahead of the election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 6, 2024 CONTACT: Imelda Mejia (she/hers), [email protected] AMARILLO, Texas – In a […]