As the far right continues to force their own beliefs into the classroom, from the State Board of Education to the Texas Legislature, we’re hearing one anti-American claim again and again: the separation of church and state doesn’t exist. Christian Nationalists aren’t just ignoring our founding fathers, they’re going through ridiculous lengths to question our […]
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Andrew Edmonson’s Life of Advocacy Lives on Through TFN
David Andrew Edmonson – known as Andrew, or Andy, to friends and family – was a fierce advocate and “force to be reckoned with,” as his younger sister Sally Edmonson fondly remembers him. “He was an amazing friend to many folks, a brother, I was thankful to have him as family,” Sally said. “He was […]
Texas Freedom Network Responds to First Investigation by Paxton Using New SB 8 Bathroom Law
Spokespeople available in Spanish and English for additional comment or interview at request FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2026 CONTACT: Imelda Mejia (she/her), [email protected] AUSTIN, Texas — Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday an investigation into Austin Independent School District following an allegation that a transgender student was allowed to use restrooms consistent with their gender […]
Texas Freedom Network Releases Statement of Support for Jolt
Paxton’s Baseless Attempt to Revoke JOLT’s Tax-Exempt Status FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 2, 2025 CONTACT: Imelda Mejia, 512-212-1758, [email protected] AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Freedom Network today released a statement in support of Jolt Initiative, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing the civic participation of young Texas Latinos, after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a Quo […]
Texas Freedom Network Celebrates Community Victories for Honest, Inclusive Public Education in Cy-Fair ISD
Spokespeople available for additional comments or interviews in both English and Spanish at request FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 5, 2025 CONTACT: Shannon Jensen (she/her), [email protected], 631-671-5352 HOUSTON, Texas — Voters in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District have elected new members to the Board of Trustees, choosing candidates who focused their campaigns on listening to families, supporting […]
