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Texas Catholic Voice Oct 23, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Support HB 1 on parental choice … Oppose HB 4 on immigration… David Speer to be executed Thursday … Synod on Synodality … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Last Thursday night, the long-awaited House parental choice bill was filed. HB 1 includes the…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Oct 14, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: SB1 on parental choice moving forward … Oppose SB 11 on immigration … Worldwide call to fast and pray for peace Oct. 17 … Respect life … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Right around midnight Thursday night, the Senate passed SB 1, to…
Read MoreSupport SB1: Meets most of bishops’ criteria for supporting parental choice
The following was presented on Oct. 10, 2023. Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director My name is Jennifer Allmon, and I am the executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, testifying in support of SB 1. Fundamentally, we believe parents have the right and responsibility to direct their children’s education and Education Savings Accounts should…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Sep 29, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Parental choice … Upcoming Executions … Universal Church is called to Synod … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This is usually an uneventful time of year as far as Capitol business goes, but that has not been the case this past month! The…
Read MoreParental Choice Toolkit
These graphics can be used in bulletins and other printed materials and on social media to promote parental choice in education. 1. DOWNLOAD the image you want to share. 2. UPLOAD the image into a new social media post. 3. COPY & PASTE the following text into the post: Join me in asking our #TXLege House Representatives to support parental…
Read MoreBishops support parental choice
Contact your representative on parental choice
We need 75 votes in the Texas House to ensure parental choice. Contact your state representative and ask for more educational options for families who need it most. Please consider one of the following methods to contact your Texas House representative: 1. Customized contact by email or phone While this requires a few more minutes,…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice Aug 31, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Back to school … Grandparents and the Elderly Day … Holy Father’s prayer for October … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director It’s back to school and we are praying everyone has a safe and successful school year! We were delighted to host two…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice July 31, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Border tragedies … Special session this fall on parental choice … World Youth Day … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The leaked email sent by a Texas State trooper stationed in Eagle Pass to command staff detailing the inhumane treatment of migrants and…
Read MoreBishops address border tragedies
The TCCB has issued the following statement in response to recent reports of inhumane actions on the border: Recent media reports present a disturbing account of horrific tragedies occurring along the Rio Grande on the Texas/Mexico border. These reports stir our hearts again for the plight of our sisters and brothers who are seeking a…
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