Biden vs. Babies: President Sues Texas Heartbeat Law

Yesterday, the Biden Administration’s U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state of Texas claiming that the Texas Heartbeat Law (S.B. 8) is invalid under the Supremacy Clause and the Fourteenth Amendment, is preempted by federal law, and violates the doctrine of intergovernmental immunity.

Jonathan Saenz, President, and Attorney of Texas Values released the following statement:

“If the Biden Administration wants to come into Texas and force us to kill our children, we say ‘Come and Take It.” We will fight the D.C. establishment every step of the way.  The Biden Administration is weaponizing the Department of Justice to file a fake political lawsuit with no legal basis.  The Heartbeat Law still stands–it is illegal even now to commit abortions on preborn Texans with a detectable heartbeat.”
 

Special Session Ends Strong on Election Integrity and Pro-Life; Disappoints in Women’s Sports and Protecting Children

The Second Special Session of 2021 ended last week with some good legislation passed, but much to be desired. A Third Special Session has been called by Governor Greg Abbott which will start on September 20, 2021.

Jonathan Saenz, Jonathan Covey, and Mary Elizabeth Castle were live from the Texas State Capitol to talk about the third special session being announced and Biden suing Texas for its Heartbeat Law in what we call Biden vs. Babies. We will fight this every step of the way.

SBOE Considers Textbooks for K-12 Health Education

Last week, the Texas Values policy team testified at the State Board of Education to warn members about the textbook samples being proposed to the board for the Health curriculum for grades K-12. The State Board of Education (SBOE) is a group of 15 elected members who represent public school students and parents across different regions of Texas. The SBOE periodically writes TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge Skills) standards to set the basic requirements for what teachers must teach in the classroom and what students should know at each grade level.

On the 20th anniversary of this tragic event, we pause to remember the heroes who sprung into action and all the lives lost on this fateful day.

This week we announced that Sen. Bryan Hughes,  co-author of the pro-life "Texas Heartbeat Law", will be speaking at our Faith, Family, and Freedom Forum and that Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Director and pro-life activist will be our featured dinner speaker.   

Texas Values has already announced that Christian Music Artist Danny Gokey, Gov. Greg Abbott, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will be at our Faith, Family, and Freedom Forum! 

In addition, we have many new names.  At the 2021 Texas Faith, Family, & Freedom Forum you will hear from leaders from across the state and nation as they discuss family values in public policy – including life, marriage, religious freedom, and human sexuality.

You will also be educated by the leading experts in family policy in the legislature, courts, and media while being inspired by Texans just like you who are advancing pro-family values in the culture. More exciting speakers and news will be announced soon! 

Get your forum and dinner tickets today!