News from the TCCB
Texas bishops offer prayers and support for flood victims
The bishops of Texas join our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in praying for all who have lost loved ones, especially young children, in the flooding affecting 20 counties in Texas since July 4. We ask you to also join us in praying for the first responders and others engaged in search and rescue operations,…
Read MoreTexas bishops express profound disappointment over decision to declare Texas Dream Act unconstitutional
The will of the Texas Legislature to enable the Texas Dream Act to continue has been overturned by a federal judge …The action by the Trump Administration and the Texas attorney general to ask a federal judge to overturn the law, and the subsequent ruling by the court, now propels our society further away from just and reasonable immigration reform that would foster human flourishing based in the tranquility of order and human dignity …
Read MoreTexas Catholic Conference of Bishops opposes SB 8
With recent changes, the TCCB opposes SB 8 out of concern that it does not adequately provide for uniform enforcement and training of local police officers who may now be authorized to enforce immigration laws in Texas.
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