By: Elva Mendoza 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 […]
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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. […]
Texas House Turns Its Back on Public Schools, Passes Voucher Bill
A voucher bill has passed the Texas House and has already passed the Senate. The bill gives public dollars to private schools. […]
Public Schools Matter: How Texas Families’ Stories Are Fighting Voucher Schemes
We recently put out a digital call for stories from teachers, students, parents, and community members who have been positively impacted by public education. The avalanche of responses from all corners of the state confirmed what we already knew: Public schools have a special place in the hearts of Texans. […]
Voucher Bill Advances in Texas House, Escalating Attack on Public Education
A voucher bill, Senate Bill 2, has been advanced by the Texas House Public Education Committee and can now be heard on the House floor. […]