A publication of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops
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 MoreIn 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 MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon updates on legislative activity… Engage in legislation being debated this week… May is Foster Care Month, and a great time to promote the St. Joseph Ministry… Pope Francis calls for prayers to end the pandemic… And more! A Message from Jennifer Allmon,…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon addresses permit-less carry and death penalty bills… Bills in Committee this week…. A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This is the first time in recent history Catholics have not gathered at the Capitol during the legislative session. That doesn’t mean we…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon discusses pro-life and end of life bills… A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director We hope everyone had a peaceful and joyful Easter. Please take note that next week we will be switching to a Monday edition of the Voice for the…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon addresses bills on juvenile justice and public assistance… A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This is a special Wednesday edition of the Voice, since we will be away from the office for the Easter Triduum. We are thrilled to report this…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon talks testimony…. A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director TCCB staff has worked diligently to complete bill review and is now focused on drafting testimony. We register support or opposition for bills by “dropping a card” at the committee hearing or we…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon talks bill filing deadline and bills on the move… A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director This past week was one of the more intense weeks of session because the bill filing deadline is today and hearings are in full swing. Legislative…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon talks committee hearings…. A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director Committees will hold hearings on legislation starting Monday, so the Voice will now include a weekly list of bills on the move. We encourage you to contact committee members on these bills,…
Read MoreIn this issue of the Texas Catholic Voice: Executive Director Jennifer Carr Allmon provides legislative update…. Bishops speak out on the winter storm… A Message from Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director After last week’s winter storm, the Legislature has resumed its “pandemic normal.” Our staff continues to review each bill, although we do not register a…
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