Statement on passage of Chemical Abortion Safety Protocol (SB 4)
AUSTIN – The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB) congratulates the Texas House and Senate for passage of SB 4, the Chemical Abortion Safety Protocol. The bill, which protects the health and safety of women by ensuring the FDA regulations for chemical abortion are codified in Texas statute, is now ready for Governor Greg Abbott’s…
Read MoreCCUSA and Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Address Ministry with Migrants
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops joined with Catholic Charities USA to issue the following statement: “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25) Alexandria, Va. (August 12, 2021) – Catholic Charities USA and its 167 member…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice June 2021
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Our report on the results of the 87th Legislature TCCB ED announces new associate dir. of accreditation And more! … A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director As promised at the end of session, we have compiled a full report of the results of our advocacy at…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice: May 24
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Legislature concludes May 31 … Death penalty resources for small groups … and more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The 87th Texas Legislature closes “sine die” May 31. It’s been a historic session, what with the pandemic and the severe February winter storm, not to…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice: May 17
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Last week for committee action – Legislature concludes May 31 Execution scheduled for May 19 Laudato Si’ Week resources And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This is the final week of the Legislature in which committees can take action on bills, and next week…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice: May 10
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Senate bills addressing prolife and essential caregiver visitation rights Bills in committee this week Novena to St. Isidore and Marian shrine Rosary schedule And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Contact House Calendars Committee and ask them to set SB 394! This is the week…
Read MoreSupport Family Educational Relief Program, SB 1968
My name is Jennifer Allmon, and I am the Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops testifying in support of SB 1968. The Texas bishops believe parents are the primary and principal educators of their children and therefore must be free to determine the best educational environment for their children. To ensure quality…
Read MoreKeep Religious Liberty: Oppose SB 1669
My name is Lisette Allen and I am the Director of Education at the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops testifying in opposition to SB 1669. The Texas bishops support school choice and religious liberty that respects the independence and autonomy of private and religious schools, while also fostering strong public-school options. We are concerned with…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice: May 3
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Bishops issue signatory letter opposing permitless carry of guns… Last week for bills to pass the House… Pro-life, foster care, education and more at stake… And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director There’s just a few days left for House bills to be able to…
Read MoreSupport SB 1646 (Perry) | HB 4014 (Hefner)
The bishops seek to promote strong, stable, and healthy families, and oppose direct threats to innocent life, from conception to natural death. Our opposition to hormonal therapies and surgeries that aim at cross-sex transitioning or gender reassignment comes from this concern for the health of children and their families. For these reasons we support SB…
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