News from the TCCB
Review of HB3 on parental choice
HB3 meets all the requirements of the bishops’ criteria for supporting parental choice legislation because it includes 1) accountability through accreditation and the administration of a norm-referenced assessments, 2) strong religious liberty and private school autonomy protections, and 3) prioritization of the poor and vulnerable.
Read More2025 Teachers of the Year
Teachers of the Year show lifelong dedication to their students and communities Stephanie Webb of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Tyler and Mark Clifford, who teaches at Bishop Dunne Catholic School in Dallas, are the 2025 Texas Catholic Conference Bishops’ Elementary Teacher of the Year and High School Teacher of the Year, respectively. Elementary Teacher…
Read MoreTexas bishops call for just and humane approach to migration
The bishops of Texas will continue to work with governmental officials and other people of good will to implement policies that recognize the dignity of every person, prioritize family unity, and address the root causes of forced migration, while respecting the right and responsibility of our country to secure its borders, regulate immigration in an orderly process, maintain the rule of law, and keep its communities safe and peaceful.
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