Texas Catholic Voice June 6, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: “Sine die” report for 88th Legislature … What “sine die” means for special sessions … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The last week of the regular legislative session is always a whirlwind of deadlines and bills dying and then being resurrected in amendments…
Read MoreOppose SB2: Does not meet standards for immigration reform
Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The Catholic Church has a long history of involvement in the immigration issue. Our experience in working with immigrants throughout the years compels us to speak out on the issue of immigration reform, which is a moral and human rights issue. The Church does not condone or encourage illegal…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 30, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: 88th Legislature closes Monday … Special session #1 opens Monday … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director The last day of the 88th legislative session was yesterday, and we anticipate having the Sine Die report for our readers by next Monday. Governor Abbott, however,…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 22, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Life-affirming services for women and their families … HB 7 opposed … A doctor in the TCCB … And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Sine Die is one week away, and I know everyone is looking forward to enjoying some much-needed downtime. Last week…
Read MoreBishop Olson testifies in support of SB8, parental choice
My name is Bishop Michael Olson and I serve as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth that covers 28 counties in North Texas. I am here to testify on behalf of the Diocese of Fort Worth and the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. We register initial support for the committee substitute for…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 13, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Early TCV with a call to action… Immigration carries blessings and challenges… And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This issue of Texas Catholic Voice is arriving in your inbox early because we need you to take action on parental choice. You may have seen…
Read MoreTexas Catholic Voice May 8, 2023
In this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Only 22 days remaining for the 88th Legislature … We’re hiring! Learn more … Bills in hearing, and much more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Tragedies in Allen and Brownsville After such a deadly weekend in Texas, it is hard to publish our regular weekly…
Read MoreSUPPORT HB 3162: Texas Advance Directives Act Reform
Download this content This bill was developed after months of extensive negotiation. HB 3162 represents a substantially improved cooperative effort to comprehensively address this sensitive issue. Thank you, Chair Stephanie Klick, Sen. Drew Springer, Rep. James Frank and to the following stakeholder organizations who are supporting this bill: Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Texans for…
Read MoreResponse Video Regarding Provision of so called “Gender Affirming Care”
The TCCB has been made aware of an undercover video showing a social worker employed by Dell Children’s Medical Group, a part of Ascension Seton, allegedly discussing the provision of so-called “gender affirming” care. Catholic hospitals do not discriminate against anyone and provide authentic healthcare to anyone who walks through their doors. We believe in…
Read More88th Legislature Immigration Bills
88th Legislature Immigration Bills For years, burdens of an unworkable system of immigration have fallen heavily on states and communities along the US-Mexico border. The human and moral cost of ongoing federal inaction to create an effective set of policies to ensure safe and orderly migration is tragically reflected both in an unprecedented number of persons…
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