Joshua Newman, Author at Texas Home School Coalition

About Joshua Newman

Joshua Newman, a home school graduate and avid writer, is passionate about bringing the Christian worldview into state and national politics. He served on multiple political campaigns in the 2014 election, and during the 2015 legislative session, he was the grassroots coordinator for the THSC Watchmen. Joshua joined THSC as chief legislative analyst in 2015.

ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 THSC Watchmen Applications Opening January 1st

By Joshua Newman|2019-08-15T11:28:25-05:00December 12th, 2017|Legislative Advocacy|

SB 11: How the Do Not Resuscitate Law Changed in Texas

By Joshua Newman|2025-03-18T17:03:25-05:00September 12th, 2017|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy|

The passage of SB 11 during the special Texas legislative session was an important development addressing the Do Not Resuscitate law.

Why Homeschoolers Should Oppose Cindy Burkett for Texas Senate

By Joshua Newman|2023-06-05T15:29:57-05:00September 8th, 2017|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, Member Interventions|

On September 5, State Representative Cindy Burkett announced her candidacy for Texas …

2017 Legislative Year in Review: Victories and Continuing Battles (Including Some We’ll Take to the Polls)

By Joshua Newman|2025-03-18T16:49:32-05:00August 29th, 2017|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy|

Read our full recap of the 2017 legislative year in Austin that included victories, fights, and clear opponents to parental rights.

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Your Contribution Will Double the Impact During Special Legislative Session!

By Joshua Newman|2023-06-05T15:13:08-05:00August 1st, 2017|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy|

THSC is fighting for parental rights during the Special Legislative Session in Austin. Here is how you can double the financial impact.

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Why Parental Rights Are on the Line in the 2017 Special Session

By Joshua Newman|2023-06-26T16:36:20-05:00July 18th, 2017|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, Special Needs|

Why THSC supports the Privacy Act and other important bills during the special 2017 Texas Legislative session.

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We Need Your Support for the 2017 Special Texas Legislative Session

By Joshua Newman|2023-06-01T13:23:50-05:00July 3rd, 2017|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy|

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THSC Scores Major Victory for Parents: SB 999 Signed by Governor Abbott

By Joshua Newman|2019-08-15T11:30:35-05:00June 22nd, 2017|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, Press|

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) realized victory on …

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5 Advantages for Homeschool Grads Serving with the THSC Watchmen

By Joshua Newman|2025-03-03T11:11:13-06:00August 9th, 2016|Homeschool, Legislative Advocacy, Watchmen|

What are some of the biggest benefits of serving in the

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Freedom: Here’s a Way for Your Homeschool Grad to Get Involved…

By Joshua Newman|2025-02-05T17:16:22-06:00July 19th, 2016|Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy|

Hard-Won Freedom

What does home school freedom mean to you?

Home school laws in Texas provide freedom that few in the world experience. Texas leads the fight for parents maintaining control of the education of their children.

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About Joshua Newman

ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 THSC Watchmen Applications Opening January 1st

SB 11: How the Do Not Resuscitate Law Changed in Texas

Why Homeschoolers Should Oppose Cindy Burkett for Texas Senate

2017 Legislative Year in Review: Victories and Continuing Battles (Including Some We’ll Take to the Polls)

Your Contribution Will Double the Impact During Special Legislative Session!

Why Parental Rights Are on the Line in the 2017 Special Session

We Need Your Support for the 2017 Special Texas Legislative Session

THSC Scores Major Victory for Parents: SB 999 Signed by Governor Abbott

5 Advantages for Homeschool Grads Serving with the THSC Watchmen

Freedom: Here’s a Way for Your Homeschool Grad to Get Involved…

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