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Greg Abbott on Families & Children
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Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions
HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.Summary by Reueters news service:The Texas governor signed a law to protect the religious rights of faith-based groups in state
child welfare programs, but critics said it could be used to discriminate against LGBT and non-Christian families in adoptions. Governor Abbott signed House Bill 3859 which allows faith-based groups working with the
Texas child welfare system to deny services "under circumstances that conflict with the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs." It was supported by several Christian groups.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed by Senate 21-10-0 on May/22/17; Passed by House 93-49-11 on May/10/17; Signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Jun/15/17
Source: Reuters on Texas Legislative voting record HB 3859
, Jun 15, 2017
Reform Child Protective System or more children will die
The primary goal of government is to keep its citizens safe and secure. That goal is even more important when it comes to our children. You will cast thousands of votes this session. Few will involve life or death decisions. Your vote on CPS is one of
them. Last year, more than 100 children died in our Child Protective System. You can vote to end that. We can reform the system so that no more children die in it.We need more workers, with better training, smarter strategies and real accountability
to safeguard our children. While improving child safety in CPS, we must also remain vigilant in protecting parental rights. We must remember that the best place for a child, if at all possible, is with their parents. We also need to develop a Network
of Nurture. We need a legion of families in every county who can open their homes and open their hearts to fostering our vulnerable children. Do not underfund this rickety system only to have it come back and haunt you.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Texas Legislature
, Jan 31, 2017
Conscience dictates if marriage is only one man & one woman
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling:"The Supreme Court has abandoned its role as an impartial judicial arbiter, [and] have imposed on the entire country their personal
views on an issue that the Constitution and the Court's previous decisions reserve to the people of the States.
"Despite the Supreme Court's rulings, Texans' fundamental right to religious liberty remains protected. No Texan is required by the Supreme
Court's decision to act contrary to his or her religious beliefs regarding marriage.
"The Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act, combined with the newly enacted Pastor Protection Act, provide robust legal protections to Texans whose faith commands
them to adhere to the traditional understanding of marriage.
"As I have done in the past, I will continue to defend the religious liberties of all Texans--including those whose conscience dictates that marriage is only the union of one man & one woman.
Source: Press Release: Texas voting record: Pastor Protection Act
, Jun 26, 2015
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