Parental Rights

Texas Senators Approve Religious Freedom, Transparency Measures
Texas Senators Approve Religious Freedom, Transparency Measures
A proposal to allow teachers to pray on duty sparked heated debate over the U.S. Supreme Court’s position on the separation of church and state.
Texas Lawmaker Grills School Board Association on Lobbying, Parental Rights, and DEI
Texas Lawmaker Grills School Board Association on Lobbying, Parental Rights, and DEI
Tony Tinderholt pointed out that TASB previously included DEI in its mission statement and accused the organization of using taxpayer money to...
Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Protecting Parental Rights
Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Protecting Parental Rights
The constitutional amendment would codify common law on parental rights.
State Sen. Paxton Files Measure to Expand Protections Against Explicit Books in Schools
State Sen. Paxton Files Measure to Expand Protections Against Explicit Books in Schools
Child protection advocate Bonnie Wallace praised the measure but said more was needed to improve the grievance process and strengthen transparency.
Lawmakers File Measures To Bring Ten Commandments, Prayer to Texas Schools
Lawmakers File Measures To Bring Ten Commandments, Prayer to Texas Schools
Both efforts were endorsed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and were listed among his top 25 priorities for the legislative session.
State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
Creighton, with help from other Republicans, attempted to correct the record on taxpayer-funded lobbying, per-pupil funding, and other topics related...
Texas Senate Passes School Choice Legislation, Sending it to the House
Texas Senate Passes School Choice Legislation, Sending it to the House
The Texas Senate passed the bill largely along party lines after fielding questions and several amendments to the measure.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Reveals His First 25 Priorities for the Senate
Lt. Gov. Patrick Reveals His First 25 Priorities for the Senate
Patrick’s top 25 priorities include passing the biennial budget, school choice legislation, banning consumable THC, and addressing problems with the...
Cy-Fair ISD Adopts Policy Rejecting Gender Ideology, Affirming Parental Rights
Cy-Fair ISD Adopts Policy Rejecting Gender Ideology, Affirming Parental Rights
The policy rejects “gender ideology” and “gender fluidity” in educational materials, classroom discussions, instructional tools, and...
Proposal Mandates Parental Notification if Students Exhibits Gender Confusion or Self-harms
Proposal Mandates Parental Notification if Students Exhibits Gender Confusion or Self-harms
The proposal defines self-harm as acts of self-injury or mutilation, including altering one’s biological sex.
Texas Library Association To Teach Librarians How To Protect Obscene Books
Texas Library Association To Teach Librarians How To Protect Obscene Books
Additional topics include advocating for social justice and gender confusion in children’s literature.
Texas Launches Probe Into 15 Companies Over Use of Children’s Data
Texas Launches Probe Into 15 Companies Over Use of Children’s Data
The investigation follows a federal lawsuit recently filed against Character.AI accusing its chatbots of explicit and violent suggestions.