House LGBTQ Caucus Brings Back #BanTheBible Bill With Republican Help

The Texas House LGBTQ caucus, including founding members State Reps. Mary Gonzalez, Jessica Gonzalez, Julie Johnson, and Erin Zwiener, have introduced their plan to pass a comprehensive “Ban the Bible” bill next Texas legislative session. While the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus has not published language for the bill, expect it to be a far-reaching government power grab that would grant members of the LGBTQ community special privileges in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.

As you may recall, the LGBTQ Caucus pushed several pieces of legislation during the last legislative session that sought to criminalize and penalize Christians who did not comply with these special privileges. This time the LGBTQ caucus has garnered the support of two Republican House members: Sarah Davis (Houston) and Todd Hunter (Corpus Christi). If you live in either Rep. Davis’s or Rep. Hunter’s district, please let them know that you do not support “Ban the Bible” bills that will punish people of faith.

Texas Values Action Breaks Down Important July 14 Runoff Endorsements

Texas’ July 14 Primary Runoff Election is just around the corner with early voting starting this month on June 29. The current COVID-19 pandemic has only reinforced the importance of electing leaders from the Texas Capitol all the way to Washington D.C. who will ensure religious freedom flourishes, families prosper, and every unborn child is valued.

Texas Values Action has made July 14 Primary Runoff endorsements in key Texas House and State Board of Education races, including Carrie Isaac in HD 45, Jennifer Fleck in HD 47, Shelby Slawson in HD 59, Jon Francis in HD 60, and Lani Popp in State Board of Education District 5. This week, Texas Values Action president Jonathan Saenz and vice-president David Walls discussed these important races and more.