Testimony before the 87th Legislature

The Texas Catholic Conference advocates on behalf of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas for policies and programs that support the life and dignity of every human person from conception through natural death.

Our Legislative Agenda and positions on current bills are the result of a rigorous process of reflection and consultation.

Family Educational Relief Program SB 1968 (Bettencourt) | HB 4537 (Middleton)

March 31, 2021

The establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program, and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program, empowers parents and guardians to choose from public,…

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Do not weaken consumer protection ordinances: oppose HB610

March 24, 2021

My name is Jennifer Allmon, and I am the Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops testifying in opposition to HB 610. The Texas bishops support prioritizing the…

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Prioritize the poor and vulnerable: Support HB 1916

March 23, 2021

My name is Jennifer Allmon, and I am the Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops testifying in support of HB 1916. The Texas bishops support prioritizing the…

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Homeowners’ rights: Support SB 581

March 22, 2021

My name is Jennifer Allmon, and I am the Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops testifying in support of SB 581. The Texas bishops support religious liberty…

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Support Parents’ Rights: Testimony in Support of SB 442

March 18, 2021

My name is Shannon Jaquette. I am the Policy and Education Analyst for the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops and I am testifying in support of Senate Bill 442. As…

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Stop Subsidizing Abortion: Testimony in Support of SB650

March 15, 2021

My name is Jennifer Allmon and I’m the Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. I am testifying in support of SB 650. Last session the legislature had…

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Regulate Chemical Abortion: Testimony in Support of SB 394

March 15, 2021

My name is Jennifer Allmon and I am the Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. I am here today to testify in support of SB 394, the…

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Prohibit Abortion: Testimony in Support of SB9

March 15, 2021

My name is Jennifer Allmon and I am the Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. I’m testifying in support of SB 9. Supporting pro-life laws is part…

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Strengthen Freedom of Conscience: Testimony in Support of SB 247

March 8, 2021

My name is Rachana Chhin, and I am a licensed Texas attorney and Legislative Counsel of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops testifying in support of SB 247. The Texas…

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Review Sentencing of Juveniles: Testimony in Support of HB 686

March 8, 2021

My name is Rachana Chhin, and I am the Legislative Counsel of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops testifying in support of HB 686. The Texas bishops support criminal justice…

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