Court Victory! 5th Circuit Court Upholds Religious Freedom Law
June 22, 2017
Today the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes Texas) unanimously rejected a constitutional challenge to Mississippi’s religious-freedom law, known as HB 1523, which shields churches,...
Victory! Gov. Abbott Signs Religious Liberty Bill, Freedom to Serve Children Act
June 15, 2017
Legislation designed to allow faith-based foster homes and adoption agencies to keep operating according to their faith-based principles (HB 3859) was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott...
Texas Values Cheers Gov. Abbott’s Signing of County Clerk Freedom Bill As ‘Great First Step’
June 13, 2017
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Monday that includes language giving County Clerks the freedom to leave their names off marriage licenses and marriage applications....
Special Session Requested: Unfinished Business Forces Texas to Need Overtime for Key Issues
May 29, 2017
While the 85th Legislature regular session made moves on religious liberty and pro-life issues (mainly via amendments), privacy in school restrooms, showers, and locker rooms remains...
Sermon Protection Act Signed Into Law While Texas House Stalls On Other, Related Reform
May 21, 2017
In a triumph for religious liberty in Texas while surrounded by the “Houston 5” pastors, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law SB 24, the Sermon Protection Bill...
Trump Religious Order Helps While Texas House Has Unfinished Business
May 4, 2017
Celebrations are taking place at the White House today – this National Day of Prayer – as President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing enforcement...