Texas House Passes Freedom to Worship Act

This week, the Freedom to Worship Act - HB 1239 by Rep. Scott Sanford, received overwhelming bipartisan support with a vote of 117-29 in the Texas House. SB 26, the Senate companion bill, has already passed the Senate with overwhelming support by a vote of 28-2. The bills will now be required to receive approval from the opposite chamber.

Both HB 1239 and SB 26 make it clear that the government cannot force a church to close or lock its doors during a pandemic or other emergency.  Last year and still this year, some government officials are restricting churches from being open while allowing liquor stores, strip clubs and casinos to continue their operations. We must continue working hard to make sure that religious activity and worship is protected.

Save Women’s Sports Bill Needs a House Hearing

A number of states across the nation have already passed laws to keep men out of women’s sports. However, The Fair Play Act - HB 1458 by State Rep. Valoree Swanson, that seeks to protect female athletic opportunities from being hijacked by biological males has yet to receive a hearing in the Texas House State Affairs Committee.

The support for protecting female athletic and scholarships opportunities is strong as HB 1458 has over 76 coauthors, indicating it has enough support to pass the 150 member Texas House!  We need you to contact the Texas House State Affairs Committee and let Chairman Chris Paddie (R – Marshall) know that you want this important bill to have a hearing and move forward quickly in the Texas House.