Dear John,  As we approach the end of the year, supporters like you are deciding where to make meaningful year-end contributions. A tax-deductible gift to the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund will help ensure that we have resources to empower Texans in the fight against extremism. Did you know…

  Hi John,  The governor announced yesterday that Texas is partnering with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the far-right organization in high schools across the state. Gov. Abbott praises clubs like these as champions of “religious freedom” and “free speech,” yet in the same breath, he targ…

We'll never stop fighting for Texans.  John,  Two of the most harmful laws passed this legislative session take effect today: House Bill 7, which bans abortion pills in Texas, and and Senate Bill 8, an invasive "bathroom bill" targeting transgender Texans. House Bill 7 bans the distribution of ab…

Sign up for TFN's Daily News Clips.  Hi John, The holiday season may be upon us, but the work to create a more just and equitable democracy here in Texas never stops.  John, we need engaged supporters like you to stay informed and be ready to take action at a moment's notice. The easiest way? 👉 S…

Double the power of your gift.  Dear John,  2025 has been a difficult year, without a doubt, but I am deeply grateful for your incredible support. You’ve helped TFN stay in the fight. Thank you! Today is #GivingTuesday. An anonymous donor has graciously agreed to kick off our year-end campaign by m…

Your partnership this year has been vital  John,  I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your generosity and activism this year. From all of us at TFN, thank you for your support and partnership. With gratitude,Felicia Martin (she/her) TFN Executive Director and President T…

  John,  The Texas Freedom Network has been a progressive champion in the state for 30 years. Since its founding, TFN has fought efforts to censor textbooks, opposed private school vouchers and other schemes to dismantle public education, and defended religious freedom from constant attack.  Thanks…

Keep politics OUT of schools.  Hi John,  The State Board of Education (SBOE) meets next week to continue the overhaul of the social studies curriculum standards. As you may already know, they appointed phony "historian" David Barton and other hyper-partisan figures as content advisors, signaling an …

Voters rejected far-right extremism  We did it, John!  On election day Tuesday, voters across the state (and the nation!) showed up to reject far-right extremism and create positive change in their communities. Texans sent a clear message at the ballot box to those who've been working to stoke fear…

Sign our petition to Teach the Truth.  Hi John,  I come to you today full of hope and momentum after yesterday's election results. In local races across Texas — including our endorsed race in Cy-Fair ISD — pro-truth, pro-public education candidates won big.  More on the election later this week, I p…

Eyes are on Texas  Hi John,  Last week, TFN co-hosted the inaugural National Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit alongside Interfaith Alliance and a broad coalition of civil rights, faith, and education organizations, bringing together more than 150 advocates from 22 states.  TFN didn't jus…

Sign up for TFN's Daily News Clips.  Hi John,  All eyes are on Texas. We're in the middle of a historic fight against mid-decade congressional redistricting, and Gov. Abbott has said he'll call back-to-back special sessions until he gets his way.  But while redistricting dominates the headlines, t…

Special Session starts Monday  Here we go again, John:  Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday for a special session — though “special” isn’t the word I'd use. Chaotic? Exhausting? Unwelcome? That’s more like it.  But the Texas Lege didn’t ask me. And, as per usual, they certainly didn’t ask the…

Order your limited edition shirt TODAY!   Hi John,  Have you secured your limited-edition Pride tee yet? You can still preorder until Tuesday! Order your limited edition PRIDE shirt by 7/1! Every purchase helps support TFN’s work to defend LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive freedom, public education,…

3 years post-Dobbs  Hi John, It's been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with their ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Today, rather than mourning what we've lost, we want to take the time to celebrate what we've created: a wide-spanning, growing commun…

Order your limited edition shirt TODAY!   Hi John,   In celebration of Pride Month, the Texas Freedom Network is proud to release our limited-edition Pride tee!  LGBTQIA+ Texans continue to face attacks on their rights, freedoms, and dignity, but we will never stop fighting for a Texas that is TRUL…

We sent a clear message Saturday.  John,  WE DID IT! 🙌  Texas Rising Action alum Ric Galvan WON his runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 6! This is the first time that a Texas Rising Action endorsed alumn candidate has won their seat! It's a huge testament to Ric, Texas Rising Actio…