Protecting Future Generations’ Parental Rights
Haley Skrnich2023-04-11T19:51:57+00:00Protecting future generations happens one step at a time. We continue to champion the Parental Rights Amendment (PRA) to the TX Constitution.
House Bill 730 Offers Promising Reforms to CPS Investigative Procedures in Texas
Luke Castle2023-04-17T21:12:26+00:00On April 13, House Bill 730 was voted out of committee in the Texas House after receiving a positive hearing the week before. The bill provides extensive pro-family reforms to Child Protective Services (CPS) investigative procedures. The bill received a very positive reception, which is promising news for Texas families and children. CPS is a governmental agency tasked with the responsibility of investigating and intervening in cases of child abuse and neglect. The agency has the authority to remove children from their homes if they believe that the child's safety and welfare are at risk. However, CPS's investigative procedures have been [...]
Halfway Through the Legislative Session, We Are Making Progress
Haley Skrnich2023-03-31T20:20:50+00:00We have officially passed the halfway point of the 88th Texas Legislative Session. The deadline for filing bills has come and gone – at the forefront of bills filed concerns parental choice in education. The Family Freedom Project is prioritizing a constitutional amendment that would protect the right of parents to make decisions for their children, including in the realm of education. Through our sister organization, the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC), we are also prioritizing a constitutional amendment that would specifically protect homeschools and private schools from state regulation. This is the year of parental rights in the Texas Legislature. [...]
Your Kids are YOUR Kids
Haley Skrnich2023-03-14T19:29:13+00:00Stand with families by adding your name to our petition.
Progress in the Texas Legislature
Haley Skrnich2023-03-13T20:11:18+00:00This session, the Family Freedom Project is championing two critical pieces of legislation: the CPS Omnibus Bill and the Parental Rights amendment to the Texas Constitution.
Parental Rights Amendment Petition: It’s Time to Secure Basic Parental Rights
Haley Skrnich2023-02-22T19:47:36+00:00The rights of Texas parents rest almost entirely in the hands of unelected federal judges.
Meet the Team
Haley Skrnich2023-01-30T17:19:44+00:00Family Freedom Project (FFP) sends a team to Austin with a laser focus on legislation that affects parental rights.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment Filed in TX House
Jeremy Newman2023-01-08T18:52:20+00:00For Interview Scheduling Contact: Jeremy Newman Phone: 214-707-8445 Email: Jeremy.Newman@FamilyFreedomProject.org LUBBOCK, TEXAS – On Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 2022, Rep. James Frank filed HJR 58, an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would protect the right of Texas parents to raise their children. The passage of the Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment is the Family Freedom Project’s top priority for the 2023 Texas legislative session. A Parental Rights Amendment is the best way to ensure parental rights are protected for future generations. Right now, the rights of Texas parents rest almost entirely in the hands of unelected federal judges, who come [...]
Family Freedom Project Champions Bill to Protect Families From CPS Overreach
Jeremy Newman2023-03-13T20:15:24+00:00Families matter, and every day they are threatened by entities that operate in the shadows and without accountability. Because family and freedom should come first, we have filed a Child Protective Services (CPS) bill that, if passed, will enforce greater accountability standards on CPS. While CPS plays a necessary role in society, they all too often function with an egregious lack of accountability. This omnibus bill was filed by Rep. James Frank as HB 730. It packages together several measures into one bill, making it an effective tool to bring about the greatest possible change. This bill will tackle [...]
Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment Filed in TX House
Haley Skrnich2023-03-13T20:15:38+00:00On Monday, Dec. 6th, 2022, Rep. James Frank filed HJR 58, an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would protect the right of Texas parents to raise their children. The passage of the Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment is FFP’s top priority for the 2023 Texas legislative session. A Parental Rights Amendment is the best way to ensure parental rights are protected for future generations. Right now, the rights of Texas parents rest almost entirely in the hands of unelected federal judges, who come and go regularly and could change their minds on parental rights at any time. Passing a [...]