High Court To Rule on Marriage, Could Impact Texas Constitution

Austin, Texas, Dec. 7, 2012 – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will rule on whether or not voters have a right to define marriage...

TEXAS SENATOR REQUESTS AG OPINION ON DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS

Late last week, Texas Republican Senator, Dan Patrick submitted a formal Attorney General Opinion request asking if the Texas Constitution prevents governmental entities in Texas from...

Today is Constitutional Amendment Election Day – Go Vote!

Today is election day in Texas.  There are 10 Constitutional Amendments on the ballot as well as bond elections and races at the local level. For...

Constitutional Amendment Election Early Voting Starts Today! Get your Guide at FreeVotersGuide.com

Today,  Texans will begin going to the polls to vote on ten proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.  One of our main goals at Liberty Institute...

Final Vote on HJR 135 Today, Need Calls Now!

Update: This afternoon the Texas House of Representatives voted 82-32 on the religious freedom protection constitutional amendment, 18 votes shy of passage. Republican Rep. Charlie Geren...

Religious Liberty Constitutional Amendment, HJR 135, scheduled for vote today

HJR 135 is scheduled for a vote by the full Texas House today.  HJR 135 provides specific protection for religious freedom in the Texas Constitution.  A state religious...