When a bill is being heard in a House committee, testimony from the public is taken into account. If you can’t make it to the Capitol to testify on a bill’s House hearing day, submitting a public comment online is a powerful way to share your thoughts and concerns. You can submit a public comment […]
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The Texas Legislature Shalt Not Risk our Religious Freedom
You’re not in a timewarp, folks. It’s happening again. Lawmakers have filed multiple bills this session to force the Ten Commandments into all public school classrooms. On Tuesday April 29, the House Public Education Committee will consider the most likely of these to become law, SB 10. While we applaud the authors for cute bill […]
Texas Freedom Network and Allies Reject Voter Suppression During HB 5337 Hearing
HB 5337 and SB 16 would require proof of citizenship to vote in Texas. Similar legislation dubbed the “SAVE Act” has passed the U.S. House. […]
State of the State Response: We Can’t Let Abbott Create the Blueprint for Our Future
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. […]
What to Expect During the 89th Texas Legislative Session
Despite the 88th Session ending only what feels like two seconds ago, a new round of the Texas Legislature is upon us. […]
