In the March Lege Lowdown, we’ll cover key bills in pub ed, religious freedom, LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive rights, and voting rights. […]
Texas Legislature
TFN Testimony Against Bill Attacking Abortion Access: “SB 33 is yet another example of the ‘party of small government’s’ hypocrisy”
What is Texas Senate Bill 33? SB 33 would further erode local control by prohibiting municipalities and counties from using public funds for practical support services related to abortion, even when such support does not directly fund abortion procedures. This includes essential services such as travel, lodging, meals, and childcare. These are critical resources that […]
Hundreds of Public Education Advocates Testify Against Vouchers at Committee Hearing
Hundreds of public education advocates showed up at the Texas Capitol yesterday to reject vouchers as the Texas House Public Education Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 3, legislation that would establish a school voucher program. […]
TFN and Allies Rally to Stop Texas Voucher Bill Stealing Funds from Students in Public Schools
Texas voucher bill, House Bill 3, would steal public funds from students in our public schools. […]
Texas Senate Advances Ten Commandments Bill, Undermining Religious Freedom of Texas Students
Texas lawmakers today advanced Senate Bill 10, also known as the Ten Commandments bill, out of committee. This legislation would require that every public school classroom display a poster of the Ten Commandments that’s visible from “anywhere in the classroom.” […]
