The 2025 legislative session saw key victories for families and parental rights—but the fight is far from over. While we celebrated major wins this year, some key reforms didn’t make it across the finish line. These aren't just policy points—they’re real issues impacting real families. At the Family Freedom Project, we remain committed to pushing forward these essential reforms in the next legislative session. 1. Ending CPS’s Unethical Evidence Collection Practices One of the greatest injustices in our current child welfare system is the quality and unethical nature of the evidence used to separate families. In CPS cases, parents can [...]

In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed what the Family Freedom Project has championed all along: parents — not the government — are the primary decision-makers in their children’s lives. What Happened The Mahmoud v. Taylor case began when Montgomery County Public Schools introduced a set of LGBTQ+-themed picture books into kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. These books included stories like Prince & Knight, which celebrates a same-sex royal wedding, and Born Ready, a narrative centered on a young transgender child affirming his gender identity. Initially, the district allowed parents to opt their children out of these lessons if [...]

The 89th Texas Legislative Session marked a watershed moment for parental rights. From long-overdue reforms to bold new constitutional protections, the victories secured this year signal a renewed commitment to protecting the role of parents in Texas law. These wins would not have been possible without a powerful coalition of legislators—and the strategic leadership of Speaker Dustin Burrows. When the 2025 legislative session opened, the Texas House was sharply divided after a contentious race for Speaker. Speaker Burrows rose to the moment, ensuring that the House delivered on critical pro-family reforms. His commitment to parental rights was more than rhetorical—he [...]

Just a few months ago, Texas parents were losing custody of their children—not because of abuse or neglect, but because they couldn’t complete a maze of state-mandated bureaucratic tasks. Judges could override a parent’s decisions without clear evidence of harm. And the very foundation of parental authority rested not in Texas law, but in fragile federal court precedent that could shift with the appointment of a single unelected judge. Families were vulnerable, and parents were left navigating a system stacked against them. That’s why, heading into the 2025 legislative session, the Family Freedom Project made it our mission to turn [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025 Contact: Jeremy Newman Phone: 214-707-8445 Email: Jeremy@FamilyFreedomProject.org Texas House Passes Two Landmark Measures for Parental Rights AUSTIN, TX — In a major victory for Texas families, the Texas Legislature has given initial approval to two key measures designed to give Texas families the strongest parental rights protections in the country.  Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment – SJR 34 The Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment has passed the Texas House and the Texas Senate, marking a major step toward securing lasting protections for families. This historic constitutional amendment now requires one final procedural vote in the Senate [...]