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The Bible and basic civics: Texas schoolchildren reading the Bible is no cause for panic

By Filings on Tue, 06/30/26
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“Thus, enter all the predictable howls that ‘Christian Nationalism’ is now upon us and that a violation of the ‘separation of church and state’ and all the other familiar canards require all the usual protests.” - World

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Talarico’s Faith Won’t Win Him Many Evangelical Votes

By Filings on Wed, 06/10/26
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“Yes, Paxton’s record makes his candidacy unacceptable to many Christian voters…. Yet big political disagreements with a heavy moral valence—on issues like abortion, transgender issues, and immigration under the Trump administration—don’t cease to matter just because a candidate professes the same faith.” - CToday

Texas AG Paxton recommends public school students recite Lord's Prayer 'as taught by Jesus Christ'

By Filings on Fri, 09/05/25
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“Paxton’s comments, announced in a Sept. 2 press release, comes on the heels of a court-ordered delay of the implementation of Senate Bill 11, which was set to take effect this month, and allows school boards to set aside time for voluntary prayer and religious text readings.” - CPost

10 girls, 1 counselor remain missing at Texas Christian summer camp as rescuers search through debris

By Filings on Mon, 07/07/25
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“850 rescued in Hill Country’s worst flooding; pastors across Texas call for prayer.” - CPost

Texas Legislature passes bill allowing chaplains in public schools

By Filings on Fri, 05/12/23
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“Conservative groups such as Texas Values Action have voiced support for the bill, and the National School Chaplain Association, an arm of the Christian group Mission Generation, testified in support during committee meetings last month.” - RNS

Judge stops Biden admin. from enforcing 'emergency' abortion mandate in Texas

By Filings on Thu, 08/25/22
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“A judge has temporarily blocked federal guidance requiring emergency medical care to include abortion in Texas where abortion is illegal except in medical emergencies, miscarriages or the removal of ectopic pregnancies.” - CPost

Texas Supreme Court Ruling on Former SBC Leader Paul Pressler Opens Doors for Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

By Filings on Thu, 04/14/22
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“The court determined that Duane Rollins’ civil case against Paul Pressler may proceed, even though the five-year statute of limitations has passed.” - C.Leaders

Texans vote to prohibit government from limiting religious services

By Filings on Fri, 11/05/21
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“Proposition 3 (officially termed TX HB1239) adds a clause to the Texas constitution that forbids the government from similar actions in the future.” - BPNews

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Texas Heartbeat Act Temporarily Reinstated after Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement

By Filings on Mon, 10/11/21
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“On Friday, a U.S. appeals court temporarily reinstated the Texas Heartbeat Act, which prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, reversing the recent decision of a federal judge to block enforcement of the law.” - N.Review

Americans split on Texas heartbeat abortion law: Rasmussen poll

By Filings on Thu, 09/09/21
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46% of likely voters approved of the Texas Heartbeat Act, while 43% disapproved. 11% were unsure. - C.Post

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