Texas Government

HB 900 & SB 163
"Opt-in" option for parents

HOUSE BILL 900 the Reader Act passed in the 88th Legislative session.  This bill created the first ever mandated standards for collection and development of Texas public school libraries, including prohibiting sexually explicit, pervasively vulgar and educationally unsuitable materials in ALL Schools libraries.  MOST PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS TEXAS , WHETHER RURAL OR SUBURBAN AR URBAN, ARE OUT OF OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW!
During the same legislative session, the SENATE BILL 163 would have removed the "Opt-In" expiration  THIS BILL DID NOT PASS.  The law reverted to "Opt-Out".  Now parents (most unaware of the circumstances, must "Opt-out" if they do not want their children unknowingly exposed to sexually explicit books.  The does not protect parents rights of informed consent.

Action Item:  Please email Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and all members of the Senate Education Committee and let them know you want the "Opt-in" restored to Texas Education code 28.004.

Click here TO send email to Lt. Governor &
Senate Education Committee.

Texas Government

SENATE BILL 7 - Prohibits employers from requiring the COVID vaccine.

The HHS (Health & Human Services) Committee is trying to determine a way to enforce this law.  Many employers are still requiring proof of vaccine, even though they are subject to a $50,000 penalty per violation.

At the same time, the WHO (World Health Organization)  is trying to enter into an agreement with the Biden administration with a proposed "Pandemic Agreement."  This agreement would undermine national sovereignty and states rights.  The WHO should be a concern to everyone!

Republican governors from 24 states penned a letter to the Biden Administration opposing the proposed Pandemic Agreement. 

The see the letter, click here. 

Federal Government

HR 7109 - Equal Representation Act

This Act would require the 2030 census would require respondents to certify they are an American citizen or a forign national.  Of course, Biden opposes the bill.

Click here for the status of the bill.

Federal Government

Antisemitism

HR 6090, Antisemitism Aware Act is being pushed by Republicans in Congress.  However, most Republican feel this bill provides no actual relief for terrorized Jewish students and infringes on the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Click here to see the status of the bill

HR 8221 - Hamas Supporters Have No Home Here Act has been proposed by Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, representing the Texas 24th Congressional District.  The proposed bill would amend the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act by adding "the removability of aliens who are charged with any crime related to their participation in pro-terrorism or antisemitism rallies or demonstrations."  
Click here to see the status of the bill.