Mark Twain once quipped, “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe when the legislature is in session.”
We often apply this quote to the Texas Legislature, as well.
As homeschoolers, we say that because we have experienced first-hand attempts by legislators to take freedom from parents and families that would limit how they can teach their children at home.
From the 1980s until today, we have seen legislation filed that is detrimental to families and their children, and we have worked hard to prevent that from happening.
When necessary, we call on Texas families to call their legislators to oppose such attempts to take our freedom.
Sometimes new homeschoolers ask why we spend so much time, money, and effort in political campaigns and lobbying efforts instead of focusing on curriculum and learning styles. The short answer is that we have experienced in recent years quiet efforts to pass legislation that would harm Texas families.
The campaigns are over. The 88th Texas legislature is about to begin in January.
THSC’s team will be on the ground in Austin for the five months of the session to track bills, give testimony and feedback, and ensure that our freedoms are protected.
We’ll be working with our interns and friends in the legislature to empower parents and expand the educational freedom for all Texas families.
I hope you will sign up for our regular newsletters and stay abreast of our efforts and be ready, if necessary, to help us protect the rights of Texas families.
God Bless You and Keep You!
Help us in our mission to protect homeschool freedom and in our efforts to keep you updated on the latest legislative news.
If you agree with us and support our mission to support parents, join THSC or become a supporter and help us stand in the gap for the families of Texas.
Subscribe to our newsletters to receive important updates.
Tim Lambert, THSC President
Tim Lambert, has been the president of the Texas Home School Coalition since 1990 and involved in homeschool leadership since 1984. He and his wife Lyndsay taught their four now-grown children at home for 16 years, graduating the last two in 2000. As the head of the organization for the leading home school state in the country, he is recognized as an authority on home education issues.
Tim has testified before numerous Texas legislative committees on issues related to homeschooling and often deals with state government agencies, including the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. He has also addressed such conferences as the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers on the topic. He holds a B.A. in political science from Texas Tech University and is active in the political arena, serving eight years as Republican National Committeeman for Texas. Tim is committed to serving the homeschooling community and to protecting parents’ right to choose the method of education of their children.
Mark Twain once quipped, “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe when the legislature is in session.”
We often apply this quote to the Texas Legislature, as well.
As homeschoolers, we say that because we have experienced first-hand attempts by legislators to take freedom from parents and families that would limit how they can teach their children at home.
From the 1980s until today, we have seen legislation filed that is detrimental to families and their children, and we have worked hard to prevent that from happening.
When necessary, we call on Texas families to call their legislators to oppose such attempts to take our freedom.
Sometimes new homeschoolers ask why we spend so much time, money, and effort in political campaigns and lobbying efforts instead of focusing on curriculum and learning styles. The short answer is that we have experienced in recent years quiet efforts to pass legislation that would harm Texas families.
The campaigns are over. The 88th Texas legislature is about to begin in January.
THSC’s team will be on the ground in Austin for the five months of the session to track bills, give testimony and feedback, and ensure that our freedoms are protected.
We’ll be working with our interns and friends in the legislature to empower parents and expand the educational freedom for all Texas families.
I hope you will sign up for our regular newsletters and stay abreast of our efforts and be ready, if necessary, to help us protect the rights of Texas families.
God Bless You and Keep You!
Help us in our mission to protect homeschool freedom and in our efforts to keep you updated on the latest legislative news.
If you agree with us and support our mission to support parents, join THSC or become a supporter and help us stand in the gap for the families of Texas.
Subscribe to our newsletters to receive important updates.
Tim Lambert, THSC President
Tim Lambert, has been the president of the Texas Home School Coalition since 1990 and involved in homeschool leadership since 1984. He and his wife Lyndsay taught their four now-grown children at home for 16 years, graduating the last two in 2000. As the head of the organization for the leading home school state in the country, he is recognized as an authority on home education issues.
Tim has testified before numerous Texas legislative committees on issues related to homeschooling and often deals with state government agencies, including the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. He has also addressed such conferences as the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers on the topic. He holds a B.A. in political science from Texas Tech University and is active in the political arena, serving eight years as Republican National Committeeman for Texas. Tim is committed to serving the homeschooling community and to protecting parents’ right to choose the method of education of their children.
