Texas is Texas. As Texans, we invite our neighbors to enjoy our barbecue, take pictures in the bluebonnets, and help each other out when the goin’ gets tough. But Governor Greg Abbott and the lawmakers at the Capitol who do his bidding are not part of our Texas. They do not represent who we are […]
Religious Right Watch
TFN Explains: Senate Bill 11
Learn more about Senate Bill 11, allowing daily prayer periods in public schools, passed during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session. […]
TFN Explains: Senate Bill 10
Learn more about Senate Bill 10, placing the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, passed during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session. […]
The Twenty-Two-Hour Hearing That Couldn’t Break Us: Texan Volunteers Fight for Democratic Process
By: Elva Mendoza and Erika Slaymaker Excitement and inspiration gave way to frustration, disappointment, anger, and aggravation. Calculations were made: how much sleep do I need to function at my morning meeting? Texas Freedom Network volunteers who traveled to the Texas Capitol on April 29 from as far away as the Houston area found themselves […]
Governor Abbott Signs New Law Mandating Prayer in Schools, Violating Texans’ Constitutional Rights
Learn about the impact of prayer in schools as Texas enacts a law that mandates daily religious practices in public education. […]
