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This week's Church&State included a brief tutorial explaining how the Texas Legislature moves bills into laws. Follow along with this "cheat sheet."
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Parental choice
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, The Texas Tribune hosted an hour-long discussion with Rep. Dan Huberty, who serves as chairman of the House Public Education Committee. In the exchanges, Huberty vehemently opposed parental choice, asking, “Why don’t we talk about the real issues?” When the moderator asked if there is a way to establish choice in Texas, even if it’s not exactly what the Senate does through ESAs, Huberty replied: “the House believes there is choice today.” Regardless, the TCCB will continue to work to establish a parental choice program for students with the greatest academic and financial need by gathering support for tax credit scholarships in the House.
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Time is running out to secure your place at our Catholic Advocacy Day. Let your voice be heard along with 4,000 other Catholics during a rally with our 15 bishops, archbishop and cardinal, and in visits with all Texas legislators. If you're not already in contact with your diocesan advocacy day coordinator, please email us and we will provide you with an introduction!
Prayer for the Legislature
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and his staff have invited Catholics from throughout the state to join them in praying the rosary, using Facebook live streaming. The rosary is offered at 8 a.m. every Wednesday, through the end of the session.
House and Senate unanimously move forward bills to reform child welfare system
Bill to end lawsuits claiming "wrongful births" heads to the Senate floor
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The TCCB's website hosts our public positions on bills. All bill positions are under the “Master List” tab as well as by our legislative agenda categories.
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