Update: Abortion Businesses Thwarted Again; SCOTUS Sends Case Opposing Texas Heartbeat Law Case to Appeals Court and Not to Judge Who Blocked the Law Before

The Beat Goes On; Supreme Court Sends Case Opposing Texas Heartbeat Law Case to Appeals Court and Not to Judge Who Blocked the Law Before

The Texas Heartbeat Law prevails again this week as the U.S. Supreme Court denied the request from the abortion businesses' to return their case against the Texas Heartbeat Law to U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman, who had previously blocked the enforcement of the Law before having his ruling reversed. The Supreme Court did grant the immediate return of the case to the lower courts, as opposed to the standard 25-day waiting period, however they sent it to the more conservative 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to be heard. This news means that the Texas Heartbeat Law will easily remain in effect until the end of 2021. The Texas Heartbeat Law continues to prevail, making history as one of the most important national pro-life policies of the year. We are thankful to know that for this Christmas season, the Texas Heartbeat Law will continue saving lives.

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

“The Texas Heartbeat Law keeps winning and saving lives! The Supreme Court rejected the abortion lobby’s request to immediately send the case to an activist judge, and the beat of life goes on. Over 16,000 babies are alive today because the Texas Heartbeat Law went into effect stayed in effect. More information can be found can be found at texasheartbeatlaw.com.”

Jonathan Saenz speaks with Debbie Georgatos on America, Can We Talk?

This Tuesday, Jonathan Saenz, President and Attorney of Texas Values, was invited to be on a national and internationally-known show called America, Can We Talk? Jonathan Saenz spoke with Debbie Georgatos about many present issues demanding attention, including a potential 4th Special Session, gender modification, transgenderism and gender "fluidity," the Save Women's Sports bill, the Texas Heartbeat Law, and the Dobbs Case. To watch the interview, click below.

Remember: You Have the Right to Say 'Merry Christmas' in Texas Public Schools

Especially in this week as we near Christmas, we want to remind you and your loved ones to freely say "Merry Christmas" and if you have children or grandchildren in public schools, encourage them to do so as well.

In 2013, the Merry Christmas Law (H.B. 208) passed with bi-partisan support to bring clarity to the issue of what public schools could do and say regarding Christmas. The Law has empowered public schools and individuals to use their constitutional rights to freely acknowledge and educate students about Christmas and Hanukkah. 

Christmas encompasses the story of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Teachers and students should be free to celebrate and express their beliefs when it comes to Christmas greetings, decorations, and the meaning of the holiday. You may recall Texas Values helped defend a Killeen school teacher's Christmas decoration that included a bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew in what is known as the Charlie Brown Christmas case.

The Merry Christmas Law offers clarification and ease in furthering the protection in greetings including “Merry Christmas” at publics schools. The Law protects the right for public schools, staff and teachers to recognize and discuss these two monumental holidays without the fear of being persecuted or reported to the “speech police.” And as it is nearing the last week of school before the holidays, it is important for you to remember that this law protects your right to say 'Merry Christmas,' call parties 'Christmas parties,' and have decorations that express the Christmas holiday. If your school attempts to deny any expressions for Christmas, please do not hesitate to contact Texas Values and let your school administrators know about the Merry Christmas Law. 

If you want to learn more about the rights of a teacher, staff member, and/or student at Texas public schools when it comes to the topic of Christmas, visit MerryChristmasTexas.com for more information.

Craig DeRoche, CEO and President of Family Policy Alliance to Texas Values joins host, Jonathan Saenz, on the Texas Values Report

On last week's show, Craig DeRoche, CEO and President of Family Policy Alliance joined Texas Values host, Jonathan Saenz, to discuss the momentum and victories the Pro-life movement including the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization case,  the Texas Heartbeat Law cases that were heard at the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as, the After-Roe campaign headed by Family Policy Alliance started. Watch here. Listen here.