Julie Pickren yesterday claimed in a video that materials from PragerU, a controversial vendor already introduced in Florida public schools, will soon be available in Texas schools. Board members have not yet met to discuss the adoption of educational materials, nor have parents, students, or educators had the opportunity to testify publicly on the matter. […]
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit Again Attempts to Steal Freedom Over Our Own Bodies with Mifepristone Ruling, Texas Freedom Network Responds
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit today released a ruling limiting access to mifepristone by banning telemedicine prescriptions for the drug and shipments of it through the mail. […]
This National Parents’ Day, Texas Families Are Raising Kids in an Oppressive Pressure Cooker While Our Parental Rights Are Violated
Right-wing lawmakers weaponized parental rights throughout the 2023 legislative session, then crafted bills to turn their vitriol into law. […]
As Bill Censoring Public Drag Performances is Signed by Governor, Texas Freedom Network Condemns State Lawmakers’ Anti-LGBTQIA+ Agenda
Governor Abbott yesterday signed SB 12 into law. While the word “drag” does not appear in the final bill’s language, it does note that “prosthetics that exaggerate male or female sexual characteristics,” would be prohibited from performances in the presence of minors or “in a manner that could reasonably be expected to be viewed by a child.” […]
Governor Abbott Violates the Religious Freedom of Students and Families Across Texas In Signing Bill Allowing Chaplains to Serve Alongside Counselors
Governor Abbott yesterday signed into law SB 763, which would allow school districts to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers to work with students. Chaplains would be compensated using funds earmarked for school safety. […]
