religious freedom

Texas Taxpayers Will Fund Dozens of Private Schools that Openly Discriminate

The state has signed off on voucher funds for schools that exclude non-Christian and LGBTQ+ kids.

by Josephine Lee

With Islamophobia on the Rise, Houston Becomes Home to First Ismaili Center in the Country

Christofascism Is Everyone’s Problem

by Kit O'Connell

Faith Groups: Texas ‘Ignored and Disrespected’ Religious Freedom in Passing Fetal Burial Law

by Sophie Novack

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Frisco) and Rep. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound)

Committee Weighs ‘License to Discriminate’ Adoption Bill

Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth)

Krause Revives Religious Freedom Amendment Dropped By Villalba

State Re.p Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) and state Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels)

Texas Association of Business Comes Out Against Religious Freedom Amendments

Opposition to Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance in November.

Laws Of Unintended Consequences

Opponents claim religious freedom proposals could open the door to Sharia law, faith-based abortions and cost Houston the 2017 Super Bowl.

Rep. Jason Villalba (center right with red tie) and Rep. Krause (center left) on "Inside Texas Politics"

Rep. Jason Villalba Disputes ‘License to Discriminate’ Label, Responds to LGBT Critics

State Re.p Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) and state Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels)

‘License to Discriminate’ Bills Pile Up in Texas Lege

The measures would limit the ability of cities to enforce laws protecting LGBT citizens.