by Bee Moorhead | Oct 3, 2023 | Climate Justice, Spotlight
The EPA is in the process of finalizing new regulations for methane—a potent greenhouse gas that also degrades air quality. Sign the letter from Texans of faith urging EPA to issue strong regulations…for our health and the health of the planet!...
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 29, 2023 | Education, Latest Posts, Religious Freedom
Texas Impact’s new brief “Chaplains: Right for Faith Communities, Wrong for Public Schools” is designed to help school district trustees understand the requirements of SB 763, which mandates that every school district in Texas take a record vote by...
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 22, 2023 | Civic Engagement, Economic Justice, Human Rights, Latest Posts
Recently, there has been a lot of reference in the media to state employees who are “whistleblowers.” The Texas Whistleblower Act protects public employees who make good faith reports of violations of law by their employer to an appropriate law enforcement authority....
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 15, 2023 | Latest Posts
This week, Texas Impact’s board of directors met to elect officers and make plans for our work in 2024. The board welcomed some new board members and received updates on key organizational initiatives. Board Officers for 2024-2025 President: Rev. Franz...
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 14, 2023 | Education, Latest Posts, Religious Freedom
Senate Bill 763 gives public school districts the option to replace school counselors with religious chaplains. SB 763 doesn’t require school boards hire chaplains, but it requires them to take a record vote. Now, every Texas school board must vote on whether...
