News from the TCCB

 

Texas bishops express profound disappointment over decision to declare Texas Dream Act unconstitutional

June 6, 2025

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 …

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Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops opposes SB 8

May 31, 2025

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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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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