Parental Rights Question Goes to Supreme Court of Texas In Emergency Appeal
On June 2, 2023, Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, restricting chemical and surgical gender transition procedures on minors. On August 25, 2023, a district court in Travis County issued an injunction to prevent the state from enforcing SB 14, a move that was widely anticipated by those closely following the ongoing legal debate. Within an hour, the Texas Attorney General’s office had [...]
Defining the Limits of Judicial Intervention in the ‘IN re NH’ Case
Family Freedom Project (FFP) has been involved in “IN re NH,” a case marked by its implications for parental rights and government intervention in family matters.
Unfinished Business: FFP’s Unpassed Priorities in the Texas Legislature
Recently, we have been celebrating the parental rights bills the Texas Legislature passed, which the Governor signed into law to protect Texas families. However, not every priority of the Family Freedom Project became law. Here are 2 priorities that did not pass the legislature that we will continue to work on in the future: HB 1086: HB 1086 would limit the use of ex-parte hearings by CPS to force [...]
From Anonymity to Accountability: HB 63’s Impact on CPS Reporting
Texas is paving the way for parental rights, where innocent families are shielded from the harmful consequences of false accusations.
The Unfinished Journey: Continuing the Battle for a Constitutional Amendment
We are dedicated to advocating for the Parental Rights Amendment, a crucial legislative measure that safeguards the rights and autonomy of parents.
The Perils of Co-Parenting with the Government
There is a growing trend towards increased government involvement in the realm of parenting.
Texas Legislators Champion Freedom and Family Rights
In a world where education and parental rights are under attack, we applaud the Texas legislators who took a stand for freedom in the 88th Texas Legislative Session. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in passing bills that directly benefit families. It’s time to pause and gratefully acknowledge each statesman for their remarkable work this session! CPS OMNIBUS BILL Representative Frank [...]
Inside the Fight to Protect Families from CPS Overreach
With our priority CPS reform bill, HB 730, we are leading the charge to implement significant reforms in the CPS system, protect parental rights, and ensure accountability for this powerful agency.
There is no such thing as someone else’s child
Statement by President Biden: "There is no such thing as someone else's child...Our nation's children are all our children."
HB 956 a Direct Attack on Parental Rights
The Texas Legislative session continues to have plenty of action on the parental rights front! A few weeks ago, the Family Freedom Project (FFP) gave testimony in the Texas House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues (JJFI) against HB 956 which is a broad and direct attack on the fundamental rights of parents to raise their children as they see fit. The bill is now officially dead in the [...]
Update on Parental Rights Constitutional Amendments
By Tim Lambert With so much going on in the legislature to do with parental rights, I have dubbed this Texas Legislative Session the Parental Rights Session. I call it that because many bills that are being filed and heard are related to the fundamental, God-given right of parents to raise their children as they see fit. Another evidence of that is the fact that several Texas Constitutional Amendments [...]
Protecting Future Generations’ Parental Rights
Protecting 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
On 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 [...]
Halfway Through the Legislative Session, We Are Making Progress
We 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 [...]
Your Kids are YOUR Kids
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Progress in the Texas Legislature
This 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 At Stake before the Supreme Court of Texas for Fourth Time in Three Years.
Parental Rights at the SCOTX for Fourth Time in Three Years: FFP’s legal team at the Supreme Court of Texas dealing with parental rights.
Parental Rights Amendment Petition: It’s Time to Secure Basic Parental Rights
The rights of Texas parents rest almost entirely in the hands of unelected federal judges.
Let Her Stay
Despite Chris’s competence as a completely fit parent, he had to start sharing custody of his daughter for nearly 14 months.
Meet the Team
Family Freedom Project (FFP) sends a team to Austin with a laser focus on legislation that affects parental rights.
Victory for Parental Rights Before the Supreme Court of Texas
Treigh’s in-law made this request despite agreeing openly in court that Treigh was a good father and a fit parent. On Friday, January 27, a major victory for parental rights was achieved when the Supreme Court of Texas rejected the request, thereby leaving in place the favorable decision from the Court of Appeals and ensuring that Treigh will retain his full rights regarding the upbringing of his children.
FFP Filed Brief to Defend Texas Father at the Supreme Court of Texas
In December 2022, the Family Freedom Project filed a brief, defending Texas father, Treigh Kalinec, and his children in what could be a critically important case for all Texas parents. Treigh Kalinec, a father from Texas, has been engaged in a legal battle where he is fighting for custody of his children. After initially navigating a lengthy Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation, the court sent Treight’s children back to [...]
CPS and the “Hidden” Foster Care System
Hidden foster care system: PCSP (Parent Child Safety Placement) may sound like a less aggressive approach to foster care but make no mistake, this is foster care.
Important Supreme Court of Texas Case Updates
It is no surprise to most families that the family and children are under assault in our society and culture today, and Texas is no exception. Almost four decades ago, a small group of activists started a grassroots organization to defend the rights of parents in Texas to teach their children at home. The basis of that right, we argued, was the fact that parents have a God-given right [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment Filed in TX House
For 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 [...]
Family Freedom Project Champions Bill to Protect Families From CPS Overreach
Families 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 [...]
Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment Filed in TX House
On 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 [...]
The Tutt Family
With the recent launch of the Family Freedom Project, we are reflecting on the stories of those who have sacrificed so much for parental rights in the state of texas. On September 21, 2013, a four-year-old autistic child in the Tutts’ care wandered away from the home after climbing over a baby gate, out a dog door, and over a 5 foot fence. The Tutts’ eight-year-old followed the [...]
Bring Drake Home
This egregious case is one of the worst cases of CPS overreach that THSC’s special counsel on CPS issues has ever seen.
“Family Freedom Project” to Protect All Texas Families’ Parental Rights
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Texas Home School Coalition, the nation’s largest state based homeschooling organization, is launching a new partner brand called “The Family Freedom Project” dedicated to protecting the parental rights of all families in Texas. Launched at their annual Gala on Saturday, October 22nd, the Family Freedom Project (FFP) will be the only team in Texas holistically dedicated to ensuring all proposed legislation keeps parental rights intact. FFP will [...]
Every Election is the Most Important, Including This One
Parents all across the country are shocked to see the attack on our children and parental rights. However, all these issues have one thing in common. The decision to allow such things in our society is made by officials that are elected by us, the voters. One of the most important things we can do to protect our children is to vote for people who will oppose such [...]
CA Law Would Help Children Get Gender Transition Surgery Without Parental Consent
Governor Newsom of California recently signed SB 107 into law. The law allows judges in CA to terminate custody of parents living in their states if the parent's child shows up in CA seeking gender transition treatments without parental knowledge or consent. SB 107, which passed the California legislature with overwhelming support, empowers the State of California to effectively reach into families’ homes in all 50 states. Under this [...]