Today, July 3, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari for two cases involving state laws that keep boys of girls’ sports. SCOTUS has agreed to hear Little v. Hecox, a case involving a Save Women’s Sports law in Idaho and West Virginia v. B.P.J., a suit involving a boy who wanted to compete against other middle school girls but could no longer do so once West Virginia passed their Save Women’s Sports Act. Texas Values signed on to an amicus curiae brief for Little v Hecox. 

Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values said:

“While we often look to the Supreme Court to grant answers to complicated issues of law, this decision will be an easy one. Men do not belong in women’s sports...We have held the line in Texas in protecting women’s sports in our state because you don’t mess with Texas women and girls."

Read more about this breaking news on our webpage.

Yesterday, July 2, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other outside legal organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 10, the Texas Ten Commandments Law signed by Governor Abbott. SB 10 requires every public classroom in Texas to display a copy of the Ten Commandments. Plaintiffs in the ACLU lawsuit argue that students will be "coerced" into observing "religious doctrine."

Jonathan Covey, Director of Policy for Texas Values stated: 

"SB 10 is constitutionally sound and in line with established U.S. Supreme Court precedent. This lawsuit is yet another example of outside national groups trying to override the will of Texas citizens and their elected representatives. The significance of the Ten Commandments is undeniable in our nation's laws and history, and we are confident the State of Texas is prepared to meet all challenges."

Texas Values was one of the leading organizations working for the passage of SB 10, the Texas Ten Commandments legislation. The new law was signed by Governor Greg Abbott June 21. 

Texas Values stands shoulder to shoulder with partner organizations such as First Liberty Institute prepared to defend SB 10 against any court challenges brought against it.

Last week the U. S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law protecting minors from accessing pornography and explicit content online by requiring age-verification to access these sites. 

Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, released the following statement:

“The U. S. Supreme Court got it right. Our Texas age-verification law protects children from pornography and is constitutional. Children should not have access to adult content that is violent, and increases risky behaviors in kids. States have the ability to protect kids and the Court just affirmed the legal authority to do so.“

Texas Values signed onto a legal amicus brief to the U. S. Supreme Court in this case along with other state family policy councils. This amicus brief argued that state legislatures, as elected bodies able to assess scientific data and evidence, should be allowed to pass age gate laws tailored effectively to address the problems. 

The Texas Values team was present at the U. S. Supreme Court during the oral arguments and our government relations director spoke at the rally in front of the steps at the U. S. Supreme Court in support of protecting kids online from pornography. 

"People get confused about what we can and can’t do in public and this just opens everybody’s eyes to give them the freedom to actually express their faith the way that God intended and the way our founding fathers codified it in the Bill of Rights.

Leadership by example is huge. I would’ve been the worlds biggest hypocrite if I would’ve turned my back…and not stand up for our rights. 

That’s why I fully support Texas Values because you guys are fighting for the entire nation…you guys are on the front lines backing us up and making a difference…coming to my rescue writing amicus brief and the support I’ve had from you guys.

Hopefully other people will watch the movie (Average Joe), and be inspired to be able to stand up." ~ Coach Joe Kennedy

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

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The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) met last week and gave an update on the revision of Social Studies TEKS. Chairman Kinsey announced that the SBOE will discuss and vote on a framework for the Social Studies standards at their next meeting in September.

In the meantime, the SBOE will need qualified experts and educators to serve as content advisors and work group participants to review and give feedback and suggestions for the Social Studies TEKS. If you would like to serve as a content advisor or participate in a work group for the Social Studies standards please send an email to [email protected]

What happened at UPenn is a reminder that women’s sports deserve fairness and protection. Apologizing to female athletes for allowing Lia Thomas to compete & banning men from competing in women’s sports was the right move and this standard should be followed nationwide. Thank you for your leadership Riley Gaines, President Donald J. Trump, and Linda McMahon!!! 

As part of the resolution deal, Penn will adopt definitions for male and female consistent with biological sex; restore stolen records and titles to female athletes; and, issue personal apologies to each impacted female swimmer.

Riley Gaines will be joining us by video at Texas Values Faith Fest in Austin on September 26-27!!

Fredericksburg Legislative Update & Benefit Lunch Hosted in Partnership with Fredericksburg Tea Party!

WHEN  Wednesday, July 9
TIME 1:00  p.m.
WHERE Bridge Church, 224 FM 2093, Fredericksburg, 78624

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