The Texas legislature has been too busy, so far, with the school financing mess to make too much mischief on behalf of those intent on imposing their religion on everyone else…until now.  The great folks at the Texas Freedom Network–who are doing God’s work!–report that the following legislative gem has been filed:

Last week Sen. Jon Lindsay, R-Houston, filed S.B. 843, which would force school administrators to distribute fliers provided by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, a designation that includes most churches and other religious groups. As written, this legislation would open the doors of our neighborhood schools to religious tracts and other literature intended to proselytize students. S. B. 843 has been referred to the Senate Education Committee, but no hearing has yet been scheduled.

If you’re a Texas resident, here’s what you can do:

1.      As both of these bills begin to make their way through committees, we will need people to testify to the dangerous consequences the legislation could have. If you are willing to testify, please reply to this e-mail and let me know. As hearings are scheduled, TFN will let you know and provide the information you need to be an effective advocate for religious liberty.

2.      Contact members of the Senate Education Committee to voice your opposition to S.B. 843. Tell them that you do not want students bombarded with religious literature handed out by school officials.
      
Members of the Senate Education Committee:
Florence Shapiro, Chair  –  (512) 463-0108
Royce West, Vice-Chair  –  (512) 463-0123
Kip Averitt   –  (512) 463-0122
Kyle Janek  –  (512) 463-0117
Steve Ogden  –  (512) 463-0105
Todd Staples  –  (512) 463-0103
Leticia Van de Putte  –  (512) 463-0126
Tommy Williams  –  (512) 463-0104
Judith Zaffirini  –  (512) 463-0121

3.      Please e-mail ryan@tfn.org after you make the call so we can track our impact!