First Amendment Tuesday: Week 7

"and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,"
Ephesians 6:19

Life, Liberty, and Property coalition held First Amendment Tuesday this morning:

Emily Kebodeaux (Texas Right to Life) (Partial):



Highlights:

• Points of Order.

• Pro-Life Agenda.

• Judicial Bypass reform and DNR changes.

David Walls (Texas Values):

Highlights:

• Their lege guide is now available.

• Best way to communicate with legislators is in person.

• Good idea to call in advance (but if you're making a last minute trip, don't worry about it and just stop in).

• There's a desk outside the House chamber that you can use to contact your member when they're on the House floor.

• "Government goes to those who show up."

• Religous Liberty Amendment: SJR 10, HJR 55.

• HB 623 (Bell): Marriage Preservation Act.

• HB 1556 (Miller): Smacking down local "Non-Discrimination" ordinances.

Ann Hettinger (Concerned Women for America):

Highlights:

• SB 276 (Campbell) -- Taxpayer Savings Grants.

• All currently enrolled Texas public school students are eligible for enrollment.

• Private schools in Texas are not under the authority of the State.

• Oversight under the Comptroller, not T.E.A.

Texas Homeschool Coalition:

Highlights:

• Tebow bill is primarily for rural areas.

• Parental rights restoration act.

Emily Kebodeaux redux:

Highlights:

• Text message alerts: Text "pro-Life strong" to 23559.

Closing Remarks: