Tag Archives: Scott Sanford
Anti-LGBT Lawmakers Unveil Slew of ‘Religious Freedom’ Bills Despite Business Concerns
A conservative member warned of a 'public fight' if House leadership tries to kill discriminatory legislation.
A conservative member warned of a 'public fight' if House leadership tries to kill discriminatory legislation....Read More
Anti-Gay Groups Mount ‘Texas Response’
Hundreds gathered Tuesday evening at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen for “The Texas Response,” to celebrate passage of the Pastor Protection Act an...Read More
With Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution, Dan Patrick Accepts Defeat
Dan Patrick likes to blame others for the Senate's failure to address social issues, but he doesn’t have a lot of success to show in this department either. ...Read More
Committee Weighs ‘License to Discriminate’ Adoption Bill
Rep. Scott Sanford (R-McKinney) says he wants to make sure faith-based adoption agencies that receive state funding aren’t forced to close their doors if ...Read More
Rep. Anchia Decries Lack Of Support For Pro-LGBT Birth Certificate Bill
Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) delivered an impassioned speech on the House floor in support of a proposal to allow the adopted children of same-sex couples to ...Read More
Two More Anti-LGBT Bills Get Hearings This Week
Anti-LGBT bills would prohibit transgender students from using school restrooms, allow child welfare providers to discriminate based on religious beliefs....Read More
Tea Party Legislator Wants to Eliminate Texas’ Wind Energy Standard
Texas' successful wind industry could be undercut under legislation filed today by freshman Rep. Scott Sanford, a Republican from McKinney. Sanford's bill wo...Read More