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November 18, 2024
Title: SB240: Texas Women’s Privacy Act
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Recently the City Council of Odessa, Texas, passed an ordinance
protecting women and girls in their private spaces.
Today, Texas Values Director of Policy, Jonathan Covey, discusses
details of this ordinance and the possibility of a similar law being passed by
the next Texas State Legislature.
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here to read more on this issue from Texas Values.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did the Odessa City Council propose and pass this ordinance? What spaces
does it cover? Can the next city council simply revoke the ordinance?
What is the “Texas Women’s Privacy Act”, SB240, filed
by State Senator Mayes Middleton? Click
here for more information about SB240.
Why is it important for Christians to take a stand against the transgender
agenda, including men in women’s’ sports/private spaces?
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July 3, 2024
Title: Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Child Modification
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
At Texas Values, they believe that “minds can be changed
easily, frequently, and convincingly, but bodies are immutable”.
Furthermore, they challenge the false argument that a child’s body must be
brought into conformity with a child’s mind, stating it is a “false
narrative with no legitimate medical or scientific basis”.
Today, Jonathan Covey discusses the recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court to
protect children from gender modification. Jonathan Covey is the Director of
Policy at Texas Values.
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here to read more on this issue from
Texas Values.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the purpose of SB14, passed in 2023, and who was arguing that it is
unconstitutional?
Why did the Texas Supreme Court recently uphold the ban on child gender
modification in Texas? Jonathan Covey explains that from time to time, Texas
children need to be protected from a parent, guardian, and/or misguided medical
person.
Will this be appealed to the US Supreme Court?
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October 2, 2023
Title: Drag Queen Court Ruling: Judge Allows Sexual Performances in Front of Kids
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young
children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to
understand.
On September 26, 2023, Federal Judge David Hittner out of Houston ruled that the
state’s new law protecting kids from sexualized performances is an
“unconstitutional restriction on speech”. Hittner further stated: “Not all
people will like or condone certain performances. This is no different than a
person’s opinion on certain comedy or genres of music.”
Texas Values Director of Policy Jonathan Covey disagrees wholeheartedly with
Judge Hittner’s decision. Today, Jonathan gives more details about the case and
what we all must do going forward to protect our kids.
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here to read more details on this interview from Jonathan Covey.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What was the purpose and goal of SB12 the “Stop Drag Queen Shows for Kids Bill”?
Did drag queens argue before the Federal Judge that their performances are
“art”?
Did drag queens argue before the Federal Judge that SB12 violated their First
Amendment rights, claiming that they have the right to perform in front of
minors? Jonathan explains why he believes that this case could wind up being
heard by the United States Supreme Court, saying: “There is no such thing as a
kid-friendly drag show.” He then gives a short law lesson on why obscenity is
not protected under the First Amendment.
What are “time, place, and manner restrictions”?
How will Judge Hittner’s ruling effect SB12 before it is heard before the 5th
Circuit Court of Appeals? What if the 5th Circuit rules against Judge Hittner?
The battle to protect our children is far from over. What can we do to protect
them? Jonathan says: “We know that this kind of stimuli… has a detrimental
effect going into teenage years and early adulthood… it increases the chances
for anxiety and for depression… We have a duty as individuals to make sure kids
are protected.”
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EDITOR’S NOTE FROM SARA:
Does Judge Hittner’s ruling make your stomach churn and your blood boil? Good!
Then do something NOW! Email Judge Hittner’s case-related manager, Joseph Wells
at
joseph_wells@txs.uscourts.gov and
let them know you’re MAD!
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September 1, 2023
Title: New Rules for Texas Public Schools
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Part 1 of 4
The 88th Texas Legislature passed significant protections this year in the areas of religious liberty, parental rights, and student protections.
Today, Jonathan Covey discusses these new laws and how they affect students, teachers, and parents. Jonathan is the Director of Policy for
Texas Values, a non-profit group dedicated to fighting for faith, family, and freedom in the state of Texas.
Click
here to read the open letter
Texas Values recently sent to superintendents and school board members across the state.
Click here to read more from Jonathan Covey on this and other topics.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did our elected officials pass so many new laws regarding Texas public schools?
Who did they rely on for guidance and information?
HB 2012: Protecting the Right to Display “In God We Trust” signs in the classroom
Are teachers allowed to display “In God We Trust” in their classroom?
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Title: Part 2 of 4 - New Rules for Texas Public Schools
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
HB 1605: Allowing Parental Access to School Materials and Putting Texas
State Board of Education in Control of Materials Selection
How much control does the Texas SBOE have over selecting curriculum?
Why is it important for parents and legal guardians to have full access to their
children’s curriculum – including library books and other material assigned by a
teacher?
Will this bill stop teachers from using any material they want, such as the
1619 Project and other Critical Race Theory propaganda?
How can parents or legal guardians access the material and curriculum?
When does this law go into effect?
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Title: Part 3 of 4 - New Rules for Texas Public Schools
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
HB 900: The READER Act
What is the purpose and intent of the Restricting Explicit and
Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act?
Must parents or legal guardians grant permission before their child can check
out a sexually explicit book or other material?
Must teachers receive written permission from a parent or legal guardian before
teaching sexually explicit?
Must all public schools comply with this law?
When does this law go into effect?
SB 763: School Chaplain Volunteers
Why are school chaplains necessary in public schools?
Are they strictly volunteers or can they be paid employees?
Can a school district use a chaplain of any denomination or religion?
Does this violate “separation of church and state”?
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Title: Part 4 of 4 - New Rules for Texas Public Schools
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Texas Education Code 28.004: Parental Opt-In for Sex Education
“Opt-in for Sex Education” was passed in 2021, requiring public school
districts to obtain written permission by a parent or legal guardian before a
child can attend a class, lecture, or other activity regarding sexual material
or education.
Why is Texas Values urging Governor Abbott to place this issue on the
agenda for the upcoming special session?
SB 29: Ban on COVID-19 Mandates
Must all students receive a COVID shot in order to attend public school?
Must all students wear a face mask or covering in a public school?
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June 2, 2023
Title: 88th Texas Legislature Wrap-Up
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
As the 88th Texas Legislature comes to an end, the media, Texas
residents, and business owners may have some questions about the status of new
faith, family, and freedom laws in the state of Texas.
Jonathan Covey is the Director of Policy at Texas Values. Today,
Jonathan discusses some of the bills that passed and didn’t pass during the most
recent Texas Legislative Session. He also discusses which ones will hopefully be
discussed and passed during the upcoming Special Session.
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here to read more about the 88th Texas Legislature Wrap-Up.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
SB14: Will minors be protected from gender modifications
surgeries and puberty blockers in Texas? Jonathan explains that this new law
will not take effect until September 1, 2023 BUT hospitals and doctors are
already stopping treatment and surgeries, which is a HUGE win!
SB15: Will female athletes be protected from males
participating in their collegiate sports programs in Texas? Will this law
prohibit men “posing” as women on college teams from other states from
competing against Texas teams that are all female?
SB12: Drag Queen programs are now prohibited by law to be
performed in front of children in Texas. Will organizers and performers who
violate this law face a Class A Misdemeanor?
HB900: What is the Reader Act? Click
here for more
information on this bill that protects kids from sexually explicit material in
public school libraries. NOTE: The Left is attempting to include the
Bible and other religious books in this law.
Did Casino Gambling and other efforts to expand gambling pass? Or is it “dead
on arrival”? Why does Texas Values oppose all forms of gambling in
Texas?
Property tax reduction and tougher border security laws did not pass. Has
Governor Abbott placed these items on the list for the Special Session?
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May 26, 2023
Title: Drag Queens and Kids Don’t Mix
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.
Today, Jonathan Covey discusses Texas SB12, the “Stop Drag Queen Shows for Kids” bill. Jonathan is the Director of Policy at
Texas Values.
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Texas Values.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should children be allowed to attend sexually explicit adult performances such as drag queen shows?
What specifically does the SB12 address? Jonathan discusses the original language of the bill and how it has been altered. He also explains what the “three-prong miller test” is.
Some argue that this bill would force cheerleaders to alter their dance style performance. Is this true? Will restaurants such as
Twin Peaks and Hooters be affected? Jonathan explains that some are using these claims as distractions from the true wording of the bill.
Should a parent and/or a guardian be the decision-maker in these and other situations?
What penalties would be in imposed on a parent/guardian if he/she violated the law (if passed)? What penalties would in imposed on an establishment/business if it violated the law (if passed)?
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May 24, 2023
Title: Drag Queens and Kids Don’t Mix
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.
Today, Jonathan Covey discusses Texas SB12, the “Stop Drag Queen Shows for Kids” bill. Jonathan is the Director of Policy at
Texas Values.
Click here for more about this and other issues from
Texas Values.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should children be allowed to attend sexually explicit adult performances such as drag queen shows?
What specifically does the SB12 address? Jonathan discusses the original language of the bill and how it has been altered. He also explains what the “three-prong miller test” is.
Some argue that this bill would force cheerleaders to alter their dance style performance. Is this true? Will restaurants such as
Twin Peaks and Hooters be affected? Jonathan explains that some are using these claims as distractions from the true wording of the bill.
Should a parent and/or a guardian be the decision-maker in these and other situations?
What penalties would be in imposed on a parent/guardian if he/she violated the law (if passed)? What penalties would in imposed on an establishment/business if it violated the law (if passed)?
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March 1, 2022
Title: UPDATE: Texas Heartbeat Bill
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Will the Texas Heartbeat Bill be diluted? The lives of the unborn are in the hands of Texas Supreme Court Justices.
Jonathon Covey is the Director of Policy at Texas Values. Today he gives an update on the
Texas Heartbeat Bill and what lies ahead.
Click here for more on this update from Jonathan Covey.
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Texas Values.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the Texas Heartbeat Bill?
Under the Texas Heartbeat Bill, who are the enforcers? Jonathan explains that it is a “civil enforcement mechanism” and this is different than any other abortion law in the country. He goes on to discuss a question the 5th Federal Circuit Court has raised regarding the bill.
How many babies has the Texas Heartbeat Bill saved?
How many abortion clinics have closed their doors since the Texas Heartbeat Bill went into effect?
What is this latest challenge now before the Texas Supreme Court? Jonathan explains that abortion doctors and abortion advocates are concerned about state licensing providers being sued.
How should we pray?
For more information about the Texas Heartbeat Law, click
here.
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August 11, 2021
Title: Texas Dems: Absent Again
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
The second Texas Special Session began on Saturday, August 7, 2021 and the Texas Democrats are still AWOL. Will they ever show back up to work?
Jonathan Covey is the Director of Policy at Texas Values, the largest statewide non-profit organization dedicated to standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas. Today, he discusses some of the issues on the agenda for the second Texas Special Session and if the Democrats decide to do their job.
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here for more on this from Jonathan Covey and
Texas Values.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What was the outcome of the Health and Human Service Texas Senate committee meeting concerning boys in girls’ sports? Does the Senate bill include college sports, or just middle/high school sports?
What has Governor Abbott addressed concerning this issue – specifically at the college level? Why won’t he allow it to be debated?
The Texas Democrats have filed suit claiming they have a Constitutional right to boycott going to work. Does their argument hold water?
Have Texas Republicans ever left the state, refusing to work and costing tax-payers money?
HINT: Nope.
One item that must be addressed and resolved during this second Special Session is redistricting. However, accomplishing this task also relies on the latest Census information, which has not been released yet. When will this be released and can an agreement be made without the Texas Democrats in office? Will a THIRD Special Session be required? How will this affect future elections?
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December 8, 2020
Title: A HUGE Win for Families in Texas
Topic: Transgender Agenda
Discussed by Jonathan Covey
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)
Recently a Tarrant County, Texas judge granted an emergency order
ruling that Carroll ISD likely violated the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA)
by assembling a quorum and conducting secret deliberations contrary to TOMA
notice provisions to advance the controversial and divisive Cultural
Competence Action Plan (CCAP) which promotes radical LGBT agendas and
policies.
Jonathon Covey, the Director for Policy at Texas Values, has more details about the GREAT news. Click
here to read more.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Would most parents of public-school children be appalled, shocked, and outraged if they knew the details of what is being taught their children in regards to sex and LGBTQ issues?
Are these controversial sexual and LGBTQ issues being pushed in nearly every school district across Texas?
Is the curriculum designed to encourage kids/teens to explore sex at an early age? Jonathon says that it’s even designed to alienate Christians. Listen as he explains…
What is so controversial and divisive about the Cultural Competence Action Plan?
Why did a Fort Worth area Judge grant an emergency order against Carroll ISD in its push to implement the
Cultural Competence Action Plan?
Why is Texas Values interested in this case?
What can parents do to ensure the safety of their kids against radical sex and LGBTQ curriculum?
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