Austin School Board Approves Radical LGBT Sex Ed Curriculum
The Austin Independent School District board voted in favor of a radical LGBT sex ed curriculum that normalizes gender ideology.
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Austin Parent: Graphic LGBT Sex Ed Curriculum ‘Direct Assault on Hispanic Family Culture’
An Austin parent said she is “offended” by the proposed sex ed curriculum in her school district that normalizes LGBT sexual relations.
Firestorm over Drag Queen Event Pushes City to Change Library Policies
The Leander, Texas City Council voted 5-2 on August 15 to end library room rentals to the public in the wake of outcry over a controversial Drag Queen Story Hour presentation.
Trump Shifts on Gun Control, Asks Federal Commission to Decide on Raising Rifle Purchase Age
President Trump has broken from his personal push to raise the minimum rifle purchase age from 18 years to 21 and chosen instead to hand the decision to a federal commission.
Texas Court Hears Case to Curb Gay Marriage Rights
The Supreme Court of Texas heard oral arguments today in a case where Houston taxpayers sued urging that subsidizing employment benefits for the spouse of a same-sex couple is illegal. Lawyers for the taxpayers describe the case as “the only one of its kind in the nation.”
Texas Supreme Court to Hear Tax-Funded Gay Spousal Employment Benefits Case
The Supreme Court of Texas decided to hear a Texas case fighting taxpayer-funded employment benefits for gay spouses.
Texas Health Center ‘Invites’ Employees Not to Reference ‘Christmas’
A health center in Texas has stirred controversy by sending their employees a memo that told them not to “use references to Christmas” around patients, including any signage. Instead, the CEO said “I invite you” to decorate public areas “in a more inclusive or neutral way.” Recognition of the “winter season,” or “Happy Holidays,” was suggested.
School Board Votes to Ban Charlie Brown Christmas Display
A Texas school board has ignored the advice of the state attorney general and voted to back the ban on a Charlie Brown Christmas display because it contains the word “Christ.”
Texas School Digs In for Ban on Charlie Brown Christmas Display
A Texas school district is standing by its decision to remove a Charlie Brown Christmas display from a classroom.
Biz Group Claims Trans Bathroom Ban Bad for Texas
The Texas Association of Business has released a study that claims a transgender bathroom bills will be devastating for the local economy. They urge Texas lawmakers not to enact any “discriminatory” legislation. A Texas senator called the claim “wild speculation.”
Texas Supreme Court Asked to Reconsider Same-Sex Spousal Benefits
Two taxpayers filed a motion for rehearing with the Texas Supreme Court on Monday to reconsider their order denying review of a case against the openly gay former Houston Mayor and the City of Houston. They urge that Mayor Annise Parker violated the Texas Constitution and state statutes when she gave spousal benefits to gay employees in 2013 and 2014. Parker issued these benefits to employees prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling.
Texas AG OK’s Prayer in Court Over Atheist Group’s Objections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued an opinion stating it does not violate the Establishment Clause to open a court session with the statement “God save the State of Texas and this Honorable Court” or to open court with a prayer, or have a volunteer chaplain program to facilitate those prayers. An atheist group from Wisconsin had complained about the practice.
Questions Over Parents’ Constitutional Rights Suppressed in Texas CPS Reform Hearing
Two Texas House hearings have been held to address nightmares with the Texas Child Protective Services agency. During one of those hearings, a state representative who was chairman of the committee, angrily shut-out a discussion of the due process and other constitutional rights of parents.
Texas AG Joins Parents’ Protest of School Superintendent’s Transgender Policy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined parents on Monday to protest Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Kent Paredes Schribner’s student transgender policy. The policy allows students of the opposite sex to use facilities that they “gender identify” with at the moment.
Conservatives Slam ‘Corporate Bullies’ for Pressuring Veto on Georgia’s Religious Freedom Bill
A Texas-based conservative family values group is condemning Disney, Apple, Intel and the NCAA as “corporate bullies” for pressuring Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (R) to veto a religious freedom bill that would have ensured protection for religious leaders and faith-based
Religious Liberty Under Assault, Texas Senate Holds Hearings
The First Amendment and religious liberty has been under assault in Texas, and the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee held a hearing and took testimony to begin to look at potential solutions to propose during the 2017 legislative session.
Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Bible Banner Cheerleaders
The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion today ruling in favor of the Kountze Cheerleaders who had Bible verses on their school football banners. The case has received national media attention.
‘Caitlyn’ Jenner Attended Houston Megachurches for ‘Photo Ops’
HOUSTON, Texas – While in Houston filming his reality TV show and making other stops, “Caitlyn” Jenner and members of his film crew attended two megachurches whose pastors had been very vocal against Houston’s proposed “bathroom ordinance.” Rev. Dave Welch of the US Pastor Council called the events at the Christmas services, “photo ops.”
War on Christmas Hits Small Texas Town
The War on Christmas has hit a small East Texas town. Residents of Orange, Texas, are furious that a nativity scene has been taken down after 30 years. The city manager decided to remove it from city property after atheists demanded a display of their own.
