This bill by Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson, passed with bi-partisan support, will return the power back to the State Board of Education to select textbooks which would ensure that all textbooks meet 100% of the TEKS standards that were voted on.

SB 2, the School Choice Bill authored by Sen. Creighton, relating to the establishment of an education savings account program, has passed out of the Texas House and is on its way to the Governor's desk!

The bill passed with an 85-62 vote after nearly 11 hours of debate. The vote took place after 2 a.m. Thursday after much debate and amendment proposals. Two Republicans joined with all Democrats to vote against SB 2.

As you celebrate Easter week, we want to remind you that Texas law protects your religious freedom at school and Texas Values is constantly fighting on your behalf to safeguard your First Amendment rights. 

Texas law requires that schools provide an "excused" absence for students that observe a religious holy day, like Good Friday. Texas law does not say that a child must attend a specific religious event.

Texas Education Code 25.087 (b) (1) (A) states that:
b) a school district shall excuse a student from attending school for:

(1) the following purposes, including travel for those purposes:
(A) observing religious holy days;

If your student chooses to observe Good Friday and not attend school, the school district must excuse the absence. And Texas law has no requirement that students must provide “documentation” of how they observed the religious holiday.
Read more about your religious freedom rights on our blog post.

Isaiah 53:5

Government belongs to those who show up and VOTE!

Join us each Friday, to hear from the Texas Values Policy Team as they give an update on what happened this week, during the 89th Legislative Session, at the Texas State Capitol. Watch the weekly recap on our Facebook page.

The Texas Values Policy Team has been and will be at the State Capitol every day during the 2025 Legislative Session, testifying on our behalf.

Your contribution will go towards making an impact on our legislative priorities for the 89th Regular Session that began January 14, 2025.

"Because of the School Choice Bill passing...now because the money is following the child...Christian schools will begin to pop up again so we're thankful for that.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…we’re starting to move as a nation now, back into those parameters that facilitate the blessings of the Lord.

Take a look at the difference between what happened under the previous presidential administration during this season of the year…there was a courtyard full of LGBT topless people…and declaring 'Transgender Visibility Day.'

I would encourage people who are sitting on the fence thinking about whether I should go (to church) YES, find somewhere, go somewhere and let God touch your heart and life this weekend." ~ Bishop Charles Flowers

His segment is available to view on our YouTube Channel and our Facebook page. 

Catch the weekly Texas Values Report at any time, day or night, and on additional podcast sites: Facebook, Apple, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, The Bridge Austin.

There is still time to show your support for this bill. Visit our new website, protectwomensprivacytexas.com designed to help you learn more, take action and show your support on protecting girls’ and women’s privacy in Texas. 

Stay up to date on SB 240, authored by Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton, and HB 239 authored by Rep. Valoree Swanson, with videos, action alerts, and breaking news! These bills, if passed, will ensure that private spaces, owned or controlled by local or state government, must be designated for use by individuals based on their biological sex such as women’s restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.

Join the fight to protect women’s privacy alongside leaders like Sen. Mayes Middleton, Rep. Valoree Swanson, Rep. Ellen Troxclair, Riley Gaines, Brooke Slusser, Paula Scanlan, Jen Evans, ICONS, Carroll ISD Board of Trustees, and more.

If you agree that women and girls should NOT have to share their sex separated private spaces with men, please sign the petition!

Join us for Texas Values Tarrant County Legislative Update & Benefit Dinner on Saturday, May 10th at City Club of Fort Worth. We will share a legislative update while highlighting the work we've been doing to protect faith, family, and freedom in Texas.

You won't want to miss this! We've got an incredible lineup with the keynote address by Dr. Eithan Haim, Child "Sex-Change" Whistleblower, featured speaker Brooke Slusser, Save Women's Sports Leader from Texas, and emceed by Judge Tim O'Hare, Tarrant County Judge.

Watch a clip of Dr. Haim's riveting testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee just last week and the full testimony including Vanessa Sivadge's testimony on the issue here!

One of our most effective tools in helping citizens become active and engaged is our Texas Legislative Guide. This guide is a powerful tool that informs and empowers Texans on how to contact their elected officials. It provides a large amount of useful information, including:

Get the 2025-26 Texas Legislative Guide and booklet. Or, view online here.

Texas Values is looking for a passionate & motivated college student or recent graduate to join our Policy Team in our Capitol office this summer! Gain valuable experience in legislative work, public policy, and advocacy while making a difference for faith, family, and freedom in Texas.

Learn more about the position and what happens during a Texas Values internship from two of our 2023 summer interns: Greg McCarthy, who recently became a Texas licensed attorney, and Megan Benton, who is now working full time as Strategic Policy Associate for Texas Values! 

Apply today by emailing [email protected] and be a part of our mission!

Looking for a speaker with expertise on the legislative process and the latest updates?

Our speakers are happy to come to your church, civic group, or political organization to update you on new bills / laws passed and policy updates for Texas! Let us know how one of our speakers can make your next event a memorable and informative one by contacting us here.

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Eagle Peak Shooting Range is nestled in the hill country northwest of Austin, and is located at 20026 Lindeman Ln, Leander, 78641.

Garland Public Shooting Range is northeast of Dallas, and is located at 2606 Pleasant Valley Rd, Garland, 75040.

Both shooting ranges are open 10AM - 6PM, EVERY day, Monday-Sunday, every holiday, every single day.

Visit eaglepeakshootingrange.com to support our good friend Jim Day; owner of shooting ranges, who shares your values.

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