Religious Freedom Bills Could Fundamentally Shift Texan Culture

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Texas went all-in on religious freedom legislation in May, championing a series of bills that could fundamentally shift the culture of the state.

Texas lawmakers are moving a series of significant religious freedom and pro-family bills through the House and Senate, sending them to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott to sign into law, providing the state with the foundation to fundamentally shift Texan culture.

What Bills Are Moving Through?

SB 10. The Ten Commandments bill was introduced by state Sen. Phil King, and brings the religious text back to classroom walls and curriculum. “The Ten Commandments are part of our Texas and American story. They are ingrained into who we are as a people and as a nation. Today, our students cry out for the moral clarity, for the statement of right and wrong that they represent. If our students don’t know the Ten Commandments, they will never understand the foundation for much of American history and law,” Sen. King said when introducing the bill. (READ MORE: Texas Senators Introduce Legislation To Bring Prayer, Ten Commandments To Public Schools)

SB 11. SB 11 protects freedom of prayer in schools, allowing students who receive parental consent to “opt into a period of prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious texts.”

SB 1049. Children who receive parental consent will also be allowed to attend religious courses, like Bible studies, during school hours off-campus.

HB 3284. This bill establishes the creation of a Commission to study and promote marriage and healthy families throughout the state of Texas. The Commission has until Nov. 2026 to present its findings.

Is Texas Ready For A Cultural Shift?

Texas follows states like Arkansas, where lawmakers are moving swiftly to protect religious freedoms while promoting the family values that create American stability. (RELATED: Arkansas Cuts Out Corruption & Brings Christ To Classrooms)

Many states are considering religious freedom legislation thanks to a 2022 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturned a short-held precedent that aimed to separate church and state. This precedent was called the “Lemon test,” and was used to stop Christ from being included in most public spaces.

The federal-level shift is moving through states, bringing changes that could fundamentally shift cultural values as more and more children are exposed to faith through academia and other public spaces.

Great American Revival

Are you part of the Great American Revival? While many people think that this mass spiritual movement bringing God’s light to millions is purely social, there are many Christian leaders stepping up to bring His word to our political landscape. Do you know how your pastor feels about politics? (RELATED: Pastors Must ‘Make It Clear To Our People’ That Anti-Parent Transgender Laws Come From ‘One Political Party’)

Your Sunday service doesn’t have to be political, but your day-to-day life outside of His four walls will always be dictated — in large part — by your elected officials. Ignorance of politics is like handing over control of your life to the greediest, most power-hungry serpent in the room. When we Use Our Voice, we bring a more Biblical worldview to our nation.

Contact Your Reps To Protect America’s Future

It seems like every time we at Million Voices speak to lawmakers and their teams, they all tell us the same thing: if just 10 people in their district write them letters about issues that matter to them, they know they have a serious crisis on their hands. A thousand people could message that same lawmaker via email or social media, and it would mean nothing. But hand-written, or even printed and signed letters, will make your politicians take action (if they really care about your vote, that is).

Contacting your representatives should be easy, but there are myriad ways they can ignore your messages. That’s where we come in. 

Yes, Million Voices helps you with voter guides. Yes, we send letters from YOU directly to your elected officials because it’s the only way to guarantee they’ll listen to you. Yes, we publish data, articles, text messages, and help bridge the gap between education and civic action. But what do you want? Tell us today.

We want to make YOU the hero of our American story by giving you the tools you need to make a difference, from your local, state, all the way up to the federal level.

Join us in our mission to advocate for religious freedom, support fair and secure elections, and uphold the values that this great nation was built upon. Tell us what you want from the next four years, and we will fight to make it a reality … again!

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