Texas Freedom Network

We’re partnering with for the Texas Education Advocacy Series (TEAS), an advocacy action program designed to empower Texans across the state to fight, at the local and state levels, for our students’ rights to be, learn, and thrive in schools.

⭐️When: Biweekly on Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. CST, starting July 9 through Oct. 15
⭐️ Where: Virtual training series (Join from anywhere)

Applications are open from May 18 to June 15, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

➡️ TFN.ORG/TEAS

Julie Pickren — a sitting State Board of Education (SBOE) member who literally decides what Texas kids learn about history — said on their page “For the 5,000 people who email me and testify about Seperation of Church & State. I’m sorry your civic education failed you. It’s never too late to learn US History.”

Then she shared a video containing an unverified Thomas Jefferson “quote”… 🙄

Happy to help with that civic education, Julie. Let’s start with checking your sources.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Texas is at a pivotal moment. Just last year, we witnessed the far-right push through their extremist agenda at all levels of government, attacking our democracy, institutions, communities, and our values. But we are seeing the momentum of resistance growing!

Now is the time to go all-in on building long-term, durable power to win back Texas.

To harness this momentum, TFN is launching our Throwdown Fund. This critical initiative’s goal is to raise $500,000 in vital resources by November 3 to organize, mobilize, and empower Texans who are ready to fight for strong public schools, push back against white Christian Nationalism, and reclaim democracy.

But we’re not doing this alone. The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation is going all in with us. They have issued a challenge! If TFN raises at least $250,000, they will match it with their own $250,000 to push us over the finish line!

We’re not sitting on the sidelines. The Throwdown Fund channels energy into action.

Make your gift to the Throwdown Fund today!

➡️ act.tfn.org/a/throwdown-fund-c3

On May 20, we gathered with our Houston community to celebrate our movement, honor local leaders, and fuel the work ahead.

At our Houston Members’ Reception, we had the immense privilege of honoring two extraordinary advocates defending our communities and shaping Texas policy:

Ian Haddock (TFN Power in Action Award) for his vital work centering, uplifting, and creating spaces for Q***r People of Color.

Hayden Cohen (TFN Emerging Power Builder Award) for empowering the next generation to speak truth to power, combat censorship, and advocate for marginalized youth.

From defending public education to protecting the separation of church and state, we are deeply grateful to everyone who stands alongside TFN.

Thank you to our sponsors, honorees, speakers, MCs, and everyone else who made this event possible. And thank you to every single guest who joined us, showed support, brought friends, shared conversations, and continues to stand alongside TFN in this fight for Texas’ future.

Check out the scenes from the night!

Did you know that our Texas Rising program is hosting SBOE actions across the state? From El Paso to Corpus, we have multiple opportunities for you to take action–in person and virtually!

Visit http://tfn.org/txrsboe to get involved! ⭐️

Texans have said enough is enough.

In the May 2026 school board elections, communities across the state officially rejected extreme policies, book bans, and the outside dark money invading our classrooms.

From Grapevine-Colleyville to Lake Travis and Mansfield ISD, public education won.

The fight to protect our kids doesn’t stop here.

TFN.org/vote

🌟 TFN is excited to announce we’re partnering with for the Texas Education Advocacy Series (TEAS), an advocacy action program designed to empower Texans across the state to fight, at the local and state levels, for our students’ rights to be, learn, and thrive in schools.

🗓️ When: Biweekly on Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. CST, starting July 9 through Oct. 15
💻 Where: Virtual training series (Join from anywhere)

Applications are open from May 18 to June 15, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

➡️ TFN.ORG/TEAS 📣

‼️ It’s time to continue the fight for quality social studies curriculum standards at the State Board of Education (SBOE) 📣

Starting now, Texans have 30 days to submit online public comments on the proposed new social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It’s critical that we make our voices heard by submitting comments before the SBOE votes on final approval in June.

Instructions:
➡️Visit: tfn.org/sboecomment
➡️ In the section where you’re asked to “Select one proposed SBOE rule action,” choose “Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Subchapter A, Elementary, Subchapter B, Middle School, Subchapter C, High School, and Subchapter D, Other Social Studies Courses.”

We will continue to encourage submissions throughout the 30 day comment period 🌟