Testimony before the 89th Legislature

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Testimony: Support SJR 12 so parents can engage in public school curriculum review and governance processes

February 28, 2025

Jennifer Allmon Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops I am testifying in support of SJR 12. As the primary educators of their children, parents have the right…

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Testimony: SB 504 transparency good but current text too broad in scope

February 28, 2025

Jennifer Allmon Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops I am testifying on SB 504. We thank Senator Kolkhorst for her commitment to transparency for tax funds distributed…

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Review of HB3 on parental choice

February 20, 2025

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.

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Testimony: SB2 meets minimum of bishops’ criteria for parental choice in education

January 28, 2025

Jan. 28, 2025 Testimony by Jennifer Allmon,  Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops I am testifying in support of SB 2. SB 2 meets the minimum requirements…

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