Rocío - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Here we go again, John

Special Session starts Monday  Here we go again, John:  Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday for a special session — though “special” isn’t the word I'd use. Chaotic? Exhausting? Unwelcome? That’s more like it.  But the Texas Lege didn’t ask me. And, as per usual, they certainly didn’t ask the…

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM

🌈 DON'T MISS OUR 2025 TFN PRIDE TEE!

Order your limited edition shirt TODAY!   Hi John,  Have you secured your limited-edition Pride tee yet? You can still preorder until Tuesday! Order your limited edition PRIDE shirt by 7/1! Every purchase helps support TFN’s work to defend LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive freedom, public education,…

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  Shan - Just Texas · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Building reproductive justice power

3 years post-Dobbs  Hi John, It's been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with their ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Today, rather than mourning what we've lost, we want to take the time to celebrate what we've created: a wide-spanning, growing commun…

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM

🌈 TFN PRIDE 2025–NEW LIMITED TEES!

Order your limited edition shirt TODAY!   Hi John,   In celebration of Pride Month, the Texas Freedom Network is proud to release our limited-edition Pride tee!  LGBTQIA+ Texans continue to face attacks on their rights, freedoms, and dignity, but we will never stop fighting for a Texas that is TRUL…

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  Ofelia - Texas Rising Action · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Texas Rising Alum Ric Galvan WON! 🎉

We sent a clear message Saturday.  John,  WE DID IT! 🙌  Texas Rising Action alum Ric Galvan WON his runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 6! This is the first time that a Texas Rising Action endorsed alumn candidate has won their seat! It's a huge testament to Ric, Texas Rising Actio…

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  Emily - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM

It's the LAST Lege Lowdown 🤠

  Yeehaw, John, we made it!  Texas Legislators have officially adjourned Sine Die, making yesterday the last day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and that means this is the last installment of The Lege Lowdown.  Well, heck, what a whirlwind! Right-wing legislators put politics over people till…

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  Felicia Martin, TFN President · [email protected]

May 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Last chance: Help design the future of TFN!

Survey closes tomorrow.  Hi John,  To ensure our future work continues to be sustainable, intentional, and informed, Texas Freedom Network recently began a strategic planning process with Mission Capital. Our first major activity relating to that work is a stakeholder survey. If you haven't complete…

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  Felicia Martin, TFN President · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Help design the future of TFN!

Please take our survey.  Hi John,  To ensure our future work continues to be sustainable, intentional, and informed, Texas Freedom Network recently began a strategic planning process with Mission Capital. Our first major activity relating to that work is a stakeholder survey. We need to hear from yo…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM

TOMORROW is Teach-In day!

Join us at 9:45  Hi John,  The Legislative Session sure moves fast, and if you're feeling déjà vu, it’s because I just emailed you yesterday about the Teach-In we’re planning to fight SB 10 and other attacks on students’ religious freedom. Well, less than 24 hours later, we have an official date: TO…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM

It's time for a Teach-In

Join us at the Capitol  Hi John,  Public education should serve all students, but bills like the Ten Commandments Bill (SB 10) threaten the freedom, inclusivity, and support our schools are designed to provide. In order to engage and educate advocates just like you, we’re excited to invite you to an…

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  Felicia Martin, TFN President · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM

We're ✨WINNING✨in Texas schools, John!

We're voting for change.  Dear John,  During this especially tough legislative session, it's more important than ever to celebrate good news, so here it is: In the May 3 elections, voters like you decisively rejected far-right extremism in local school board elections! 🎉 Over the past few years, ins…

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  Emma - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Keep up with news the easy way ✔️

Sign up for TFN's Daily News Clips.  Hi John, The 89th Texas Legislative Session is in its final weeks, and bills are moving quickly. John, we need engaged supporters like you to stay informed and be ready to take action at a moment's notice. Looking for an easy way to keep up with current events? …

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM

We did it, John!

We sent a clear message Saturday.  Hi John,  Thank you to everyone who voted in your local May 3 election! Because of voters like you, we made major gains across the state!  Texans came together and sent a powerful, unmistakable message to the far-right extremists attempting to dominate our school b…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM

🚨 TOMORROW: Keep Texas Kids Free to Read

Testify at the SB 13 hearing  They're at it again, John.  The House Public Education Committee is hearing SB 13, a book banning bill, tomorrow. This bill would make it easier for political appointees and bad actors to target stories by and for LGBTQIA+ people and communities of color under the false…

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Election Day is this Saturday!

Check if you have an election.  Hi John,  Election Day is this Saturday! Many local governments here in Texas hold their elections in May, but some hold them in November. Because of this, you may or may not have an election depending on where you live. That's why it's important to check! Check if…

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  Seneca - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM

10 Commandments Bill left pending after 24-hour hearing

Thank you for fighting with us.  Hi John,  Yesterday, TFN and other religious freedom advocates spent nearly 24 hours straight at the Texas Capitol, waiting to testify against the 10 Commandments Bill.  Why? Because the bill hearing began more than 15 hours after its initial scheduled time. Texans w…

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  Emily - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM

It's the April Lege Lowdown 🤠

  Howdy John,  We wouldn't pull your leg — April at the Capitol has been a doozy.  After more than 30 years of successful community pushback from folks like us who want public dollars to stay with public schools, the far right finally had the votes to pass the governor's doggone private school vouch…

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  Seneca - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM

🚨 Tomorrow morning! 10 Commandments bill hearing

Time to show up!  Hi John,  The public committee hearing for the Ten Commandments Bill (SB 10), which would force all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, is tomorrow. Are you ready to show up bright and early for Texas students?  Your presence …

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  Seneca - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM

🚨 ALERT! 10 Commandments bill hearing Tuesday

Time to show up!  Hi John,  The House Ten Commandments Bill (SB 10), which would force all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, is scheduled for a public committee hearing this Tuesday. Are you ready to show up and protect the religious freedom …

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  Felicia Martin, TFN President · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM

CORRECTED: 100 Days In: The Fire We Carry

  John, April 16 marked 100 days since I stepped into the role of President and Executive Director at the Texas Freedom Network. A hundred days of listening, learning, grieving, strategizing—and most of all, fighting.  I spent my 100th day at the Capitol on Tuesday, rallying alongside many of you …

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