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
- 2009 Report
- 2011 Report
The Bible and Public Schools
How the Religious Right Hijacked the National Day of Prayer (2005 Report)
The Texas Restoration Project
David Barton Watch

Texas State Board of Education Ignores Experts’ Warnings, Moves Forward with Bible-Infused Reading Curriculum for K-5 Public Students

November 19, 2024

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

November 6, 2024

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 […]