Bad Bills
Loon Star State: Sanctuary Cities
Law Will Allow Texas to Refuse Same-Sex Couples, Non-Christians as Foster Parents
The proposal would also protect contractors who send children to parochial schools and deny abortion access to young women in their care.
The proposal would also protect contractors who send children to parochial schools and deny abortion access to young women in their care....Read More
Dan Patrick Compares Bathroom Bill Fight to Alamo at Briefing Hosted by Anti-LGBT Hate Group
At pastors’ briefing, Senator Lois Kolkhorst calls her filing of the bathroom bill a ‘spiritual’ decision.
At pastors’ briefing, Senator Lois Kolkhorst calls her filing of the bathroom bill a ‘spiritual’ decision....Read More
Bill Would Reduce Opportunities for Texans to Protest Corporate Polluters, Critics Say
The measure takes aim at TCEQ’s permitting process, often the last chance for neighboring communities to oppose polluting plants.
The measure takes aim at TCEQ’s permitting process, often the last chance for neighboring communities to oppose polluting plants. ...Read More
Loon Star State: Obsessed
The so-called bathroom bill will be considered by a Senate committee on March 7.
In February's Loon Star State, award-winning cartoonist Ben Sargent illustrates the Texas GOP's obsession with bathrooms. The so-called bathroom bill will be co...Read More
‘Sermon Safeguard’ Bill is All About Preaching to the Choir
Supporters claim the legislation shielding pastors from subpoenas will protect religious liberty, but it’s more symbolism than solution.
Supporters claim the legislation shielding pastors from subpoenas will protect religious liberty, but it’s more symbolism than solution....Read More
Texas Republicans No Longer Hiding Behind Claim of Women’s Health in Effort To Criminalize Abortion
Senate Republicans have filed bills that would ban certain abortion procedures and regulate the disposal of fetal remains in their latest attempt to restrict access to abortion.
Senate Republicans have filed bills that would ban certain abortion procedures and regulate the disposal of fetal remains. ...Read More
Advocates Say Sweeping Anti-LGBT Religious Freedom Bill Has ‘No Limitations’
Out lesbian lawmaker says SB 651 is another sign 2017 session could be 'most divisive ever.'
Out lesbian lawmaker says SB 651 is another sign 2017 session could be 'most divisive ever.'...Read More
Dan Patrick’s ‘Bathroom Bill’ is State-Sponsored Bullying, and Trans Texans Are Fighting Back
Transgender Texans already face violence and discrimination, and the ‘bathroom bill’ would only increase the threat.
Transgender Texans already face violence and discrimination, and the ‘bathroom bill’ would only increase the threat....Read More
Dan Patrick Invokes Bathroom Bill at Prayer Rally, Spars With Business Group Over Economic Impact
Attorney General Ken Paxton says Christian lawmakers are at "spiritual war, and your prayers are what make the difference in that."
Attorney General Ken Paxton says Christian lawmakers are at "spiritual war, and your prayers are what make the difference in that."...Read More