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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Session of Parental Rights
Some legislators have argued that UIL has become “a law unto itself”.
Defending Families from State Agencies and in the Courts
The efforts to protect parents and families continue on many fronts.
Teachers Union Calls Parents “Extremists”
The debate between parents and teachers' unions and school boards has escalated as a result of a controversial policy debate at the Texas State Board of Education.
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.
CPS Directly Targets THSC
CPS Targets THSC: CPS has adopted new rules seeking to limit “parent advocates & homeschool coalitions” in helping innocent families.
New Regulations Target “Homeschool Coalitions” Who Help in CPS Cases
New CPS regulations appear to be designed to restrict Texas Home School Coalition & other family advocates to help future innocent families.