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Rep. Keith Bell Claims Defending Family Whose Son Was Illegally Removed by CPS Would Be Like Politically Hanging Himself

In a recording recently made public, Bell told a constituent that stepping in to help a homeschool family (who are THSC members) whose son was illegally removed by CPS would have been like putting a noose around his own neck and waiting for someone to pull the lever to hang him.

By |February 19th, 2024|Categories: Family Rights, Help With Child Protective Services|Comments Off on Rep. Keith Bell Claims Defending Family Whose Son Was Illegally Removed by CPS Would Be Like Politically Hanging Himself
  • Defending Families in Texas Courts

Defending Families in Texas Courts

The Family Freedom Project does extensive work in the Texas legislature to protect the rights of Texas parents, but many people don’t realize how much the destiny of Texas families is shaped by the courts. Currently, a court in Austin is considering a case that could have major implications for Texas families. In Loe v. Texas, the ACLU and Lambda Legal are suing the state to block the implementation of Senate Bill 14, a bill passed by the Texas legislature which would prohibit gender transition surgeries and drug treatments on minors. Among other things, they are arguing that ...

By |August 30th, 2023|Categories: 2023 Family Freedom Caller, Family Freedom Caller, Family Rights, Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy|Tags: |Comments Off on Defending Families in Texas Courts
  • 3 bills blocked

Not on Our Watch! 3 Bills We Effectively Blocked

THSC and, and our sister organization the Family Freedom Project (FFP), are committed to defending homeschool and parental rights in the legislature.  This past 88th Legislative Session, we worked hard to support good legislation and, just as importantly, to help fix or kill dangerous legislation. We helped to defeat two terrible pieces of legislation and worked to amend another bill to make it better. Defeated Legislation: House Bill 956 is legislation that is proposed every year, and, every year we work against the passage of this policy. This bill would have changed the law to allow ANY ...

By |August 8th, 2023|Categories: 2023 Family Freedom Caller, Family Freedom Caller, Family Rights, Legal Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy|Tags: |Comments Off on Not on Our Watch! 3 Bills We Effectively Blocked
  • Texas Legislature Heroes: Honor the Defenders of Freedom

Defenders of Freedom: Honoring the Heroes of the Texas Legislature

In a world where education and parental rights are under attack, we applaud the Texas legislators who took a stand for freedom in the 88th Texas Legislative Session. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in passing bills that directly benefit families and homeschool students. It's time to pause and gratefully acknowledge each statesman for their remarkable work this session! JUVENILE CURFEW BILL A huge thank you to Representative Cook and his staff for carrying HB 1819 to the finish line! This bill has seen several legislative sessions, so we are excited that ...

By |June 12th, 2023|Categories: Family Rights, Help With Child Protective Services, Legislative Advocacy|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Defenders of Freedom: Honoring the Heroes of the Texas Legislature
  • New Parental Rights Case at the Supreme Court of Texas

New Parental Rights Case at the Supreme Court of Texas

An in-law claimed she had a right to custody of the children because the father was involved in a CPS investigation, even though he was found to be a fit parent.

By |June 15th, 2022|Categories: 2022 Family Freedom Caller, Family Freedom Caller, Family Rights, Help With Child Protective Services, Legal Advocacy, Member Interventions|Tags: , , |Comments Off on New Parental Rights Case at the Supreme Court of Texas
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