AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, the ACLU, Lambda Legal, and the Transgender Law Center pledged Thursday to file a lawsuit against a sweeping new law banning transgender youth from accessing medically necessary health care that the Texas Legislature just sent to the governor's desk. Texas Senate Bill 14 bans the only evidence-based care for gender dysphoria for transgend  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, and Transgender Law Center today pledged to file a lawsuit against a sweeping new law banning transgender youth from accessing medically necessa  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSpp) -- The American Council on Renewable Energy issued the following news release and letter on May 18, 2023: In a letter sent today to top state officials in Texas, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit organization with members that have invested tens of billions of dollars in energy infrastructure in Texas, urged the state legislature to avoid the passage of any legislation that would impose new costs and regulatory requirements on the   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 12 (TNSgov) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: The Texas House voted today to advance Senate Bill 14, which will ban evidence-based, life-saving health care for transgender adolescents in Texas. S.B. 14 bans puberty blockers and hormone therapy, which have been used and proven to treat gender dysphoria for decades. Hundreds of Texans came to the State Capitol on May 2 to oppose the bill banning essential health care for trans youth -- and were m  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 (TNSpp) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Yesterday was International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. However, in Texas, the day is being observed with a barrage of attacks on the safety of trans youth, their families, and doctors. Late Tuesday, an outlet known for spreading disinformation about transgender issues posted partial medical records of transgender patients in Texas. This is an extreme violation  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 (TNStalk) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following statements on May 17, 2023: * * * The Texas House voted today to advance Senate Bill 15, which will ban transgender athletes from participating in sports in Texas public colleges and universities according to their gender. * * * The following quote can be attributed to Andrea Segovia (she/her), Senior Field and Policy Advisor, Transgender Education Network of Texas: "Texas lawmakers have mad  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 (TNSjou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: * * * A new scientific statement, co-authored by the American Heart Association, outlines best practices for building skills over time so kids can become lifesavers by middle school * * * Building the skills for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can begin as early as age 4 and layer on as children get older, so that by age 10 they may be able to perform effective chest compre  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 (TNSjou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: * * * Disparities in cardiovascular health among sexual minority adults in France underscore the need for prevention strategies, says new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association * * * Lesbian and bisexual women were less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual women, which should make them a priority group for cardiovascular dis  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: The American Trucking Associations and the International Foodservice Distributors Association applauded the introduction of the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act, introduced by Representatives Rick Crawford (R-Arkansas) and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), to help alleviate the truck driver workforce shortage. The bill builds upon strong, bipartisan support for the DRIVE Safe Act over the last few Congr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 (TNSres) -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: * * * Texas and Arkansas Top List of Yearly Gains, While California and West Virginia Experience Worst Losses; Washington and South Dakota Lead in Monthly Job Increases, While Texas and Alaska Have Largest Declines * * * Construction employment increased in 42 states in April from a year earlier, while only 24 states added construction jobs from March to April,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 (TNSgov) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: The Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 989 to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for each patient. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is sponsoring this significant policy change to ensure cancer patients have access to precision medicine. Dubbed 'the right treatment at the right time,  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16 (TNStalk) -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following statement on May 15, 2023: * * * Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) First Vice President Carl Ray Polk today released the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill (HB) 1750 which amends the Right to Farm law to protect agricultural operations in and around urban areas: "Agriculture is essential to our state and our ability to raise food is   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, Center for a Humane Economy, SPCA International, Protect Our Wildlife-Vermont, and other organizations lauded House Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Mike McCaul, R-Texas, and Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Annie Kuster, D-N.H. for introducing legislation to protect the world's eight species of bea  more

OAKLAND, California, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Environmental Health issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: Today the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) expressed concerns that a recent court filing by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection (EPA) will allow Inhance Technologies USA of Houston, Texas, to continue to generate toxic PFAS or "forever chemicals" when fluorinating plastic cont  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers located multiple examples of white supremacist, neo-Nazi, and antisemitic content online, including a video posted by a Texas chapter of a neo-Nazi group on the Gab alt social media site, a fundraiser on the G  more

NEW YORK, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The Church World Service issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: Church World Service today announced that the organization will be ending its partnership with Refugee Services of Texas for U.S. government fiscal year 2024, including administering federal reception and placement services and home study and post release services for unaccompanied migrant children. CWS is committed to ensuring that all clients served through these programs continue to recei  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 17 (TNStalk) -- Earthjustice issued the following statement on May 16, 2023: * * * The full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in Environment Texas Citizen Lobby v. ExxonMobil Corp., a case that community groups brought to stop Exxon's extraordinary, repeated violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown, TX petrochemical facility in their neighborhood. Exxon admits that it violated the Clean Air Act thousands of times and accepts that the government ca  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 (TNStalk) -- Environment Texas issued the following statement on May 16, 2023: * * * The Texas House of Representatives gave preliminary approval Monday to measures to acquire land for new state parks. SB 1648 (Parker), which passed by a 127-15 vote, and SJR 74 (Parker), which won by a 123-21 margin, would establish the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. The measure faces one more vote by the House on Tuesday and reconciliation with the state Senate, and then voters will  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 (TNSrpt) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' President and CEO Antonio R. Flores was among the panelists at the University of California Alianza MX, presentation of the Final Report of the 2022 Forum on Education and Migration: "The Future of the US-Mexico Human Capital, Opportunities for a bilateral agenda on education and migration" on May 16, 2023, in Wash  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 16 (TNScapv)(TNStalk) -- The American Heart Association issued the following statement on May 15, 2023: * * * The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay on the remedy in the case of Braidwood v. Becerra, which threatens coverage of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended preventive services without cost sharing as required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The nation's leading health groups, including the American Heart Association,  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSgov)(TNSrpt) -- Human Rights First issued the following news: Following last week's visit of civil rights, human rights, and immigrants rights organizations to Matamoros and Reynosa, Mexico and the Texas Rio Grande Valley, the delegation jointly released "LIVES AT RISK: Barriers and Harms As Biden Asylum Ban Takes Effect." The report details the abysmal conditions, grave harms, and barriers to protection suffered by people who are now waiting to seek asylum as the Biden a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 17 (TNSgov) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: The Texas House of Representatives has passed HB 2992-a bill that increases transparency of property seizures, forfeitures, and expenditures of proceeds under state and federal forfeiture laws. Texas' law currently allows police officers and others to seize cash and cars based on the mere suspicion that the property is connected to criminal activity, and to permanently keep that property without  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 (TNSgov) -- The Intercultural Development Research Association issued the following news release: Families, advocates and policymakers spoke for House Bill 4625 to strengthen Texas laws prohibiting and preventing identity-based bullying and harassment in schools. Approximately one in four students in this country experience bullying related to their race, national origin, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Students across the state have been increasin  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 16 (TNSgov) -- The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders news release: The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) was selected to receive $1,585,000 over a two-year period from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The award will be used to provide grants, training, and technical assistance that strengthen the capacity of nonprofit small business lenders and increase the flow of afford  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 (TNSgov) -- The National Association for Gun Rights issued the following news release: The National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) is opposing Texas House Bill 1585, introduced by Representative Charlie Geren. If H.B. 1585 becomes law, issue driven non-profits (501c4) would be considered as electioneering organizations. "HB 1585 is a half-wit attempt to silence issue-advocacy organizations," said Dudley Brown, President of the National Association for Gun Rights. "HB 1  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 (TNSres) -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Following last week's visit of civil rights, human rights, and immigrants rights organizations to Matamoros and Reynosa, Mexico and the Texas Rio Grande Valley, the delegation today jointly released "LIVES AT RISK: Barriers and Harms As Biden Asylum Ban Takes Effect." The report details the abysmal conditions, grave harms, and barriers to protection suffered by people w  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSgov) -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: Less than a month ago, a federal judge in Texas issued a ruling revoking authorization for mifepristone, a safe and effective medication essential for reproductive care that was approved by the FDA more than 20 years ago. Not only did this ruling risk barring the use of mifepristone for safe and legal abortions for millions of American women, disproportionately harming low-income individuals, women of color, and those wi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 (TNSgov) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release on May 16, 2023: The Texas Legislature today gave preliminary approval to the Sunset legislation for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, an agency criticized for its light touch with corporate polluters at the expense of vulnerable people. Senate Bill 1397 renews the TCEQ for another 12 years. The bill, which already cleared the state Senate, received initial approval from the Texas House today. Adria  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 (TNSgov) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * HB 2127 is the most significant shift in power from communities to the Capitol in recent memory, Public Citizen says * * * The Texas Legislature today gave tentative approval to House Bill 2127, an egregious power grab that Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign into law. The legislation will head to Gov. Abbott's desk if the Senate approves the bill with a final procedural vote expected Tuesday and the  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 (TNSgov) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: Today the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) are expressing concerns that a recent court filing by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection (EPA) will allow Inhance Technologies USA of Houston, Texas, to continue to generate toxic PFAS or "forever chemicals" when fluorinating pl  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 20 (TNSawa) -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release: Society for Science announced Grand Awards of Regeneron ISEF 2023. Student winners are ninth through twelfth graders who earned the right to compete at Regeneron ISEF 2023 by winning a top prize at a local, regional, state or national science fair. Grand Awards are presented in  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release: The Texas House today voted to advance SB 12, which seeks to censor "certain sexually oriented performances" using broad definitions. SB 12 passed through the State Senate on April 5. * * * Texas Freedom Network Vice President of Programs Marti Bier (they/them) issued the following response: "With less than two weeks of the legislative session left, anti-LGBTQ lawmakers are not letting up on their  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 20 (TNSgov) -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today applauded the passage of House Bill (HB) 73 that provides needed liability protections to landowners for damage caused by sources outside of their control. "Our Texas cattle raisers spend their days raising high-quality beef and going above and beyond to keep our animals, land, and communitie  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 (TNSrpt) -- The Texas Association of Realtors issued the following news release: Texas REALTORS(R) has released the 2023 Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report, providing Texans with helpful insights and analysis of the demographics, motivations and opinions of Texas homebuyers and sellers. The report focuses on real estate transactions between July 2021 and June 2022 and outlines information related to Texas real estate consumers' income, ethnicity, age, and experience with   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release: New board officers, and trustees who are interested in taking on an officer role, are encouraged to participate in Board Officer Institute, which will kick-off with an immersive introduction during TASB's Summer Leadership Institute. Trustees can choose to attend Board Officer Institute at either SLI location, whether in San Antonio on June 14-17 or in Fort Worth on June 21-24. Participants will   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today held oral arguments in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, which would restrict nationwide access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used in abortion procedures. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on the 5th Circuit Court's decision to block access to mifepristone while litigation plays out, which defended broad access to t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: * * * The Texas House today voted to advance Senate Bill 15 during its second reading. If the bill passes a third reading and is signed by the Governor, the legislation would ban transgender collegiate athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. SB 15 passed through the State Senate on March 29. * * * Texas Freedom Network Vice President of Programs Mart  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: The Texas Senate Committee on Education today heard HB 890. As passed by the Texas House on April 20, this legislation relates to the adoption of processes for school districts to hear and handle complaints. When the Senate Committee on Education met to hear the bill today, an addition had been made that was not in previous versions stating that HB 890 would prohibit "instruction, gui  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 (TNStalk) -- The American Heart Association issued the following joint statement on May 17, 2023, by President Michelle A. Albert with Anekwe E. Onwuanyi, president of the Association of Black Cardiologists, and B. Hadley Wilson, president of the American College of Cardiology: * * * This Mother's Day and beyond, as cardiologists we care for the fate of all women. The death of a woman during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after childbirth is an immeasurable tragedy for h  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 (TNSres) -- Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) today highlighted new employment figures showing a gain in Texas upstream employment last month. According to TIPRO's analysis, direct Texas upstream employment for April 2023  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the passage of House Bill 2127. Texas is currently running under a patchwork of inconsistent regulations, and this is harming business growth and often comes into conflict with the rights of private citizens. This legislation seeks to establish regulatory consistency across the state by precluding municipalities and counties from adopting or enfor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: The Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrates the passage of House Bill 1859 and 1391, two pieces of legislation that will ensure that Texans will have alternative paths to licensure for skilled labor positions in demand across the state. "House Bills 1391 and 1859 will be instrumental in ensuring that Texas has the workforce it needs to support a booming economy, while bridging the gap that  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the passage of House Bill 3053, a bill that allows select communities to hold an election on the question of disannexation if they were unfairly captured during a particular time period. We are encouraged by this critical legislation and the opportunities it creates for future disannexation reform. However, there is still more work to do to ensure t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following statement on May 15, 2023: * * * With the Texas Senate set to consider SB 17, the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Senior Fellow Carol Swain released the following statement: "Texas is poised to restore nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in its public universities. SB17 will eliminate all so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion departments and programs, making it the strongest anti-DEI law in t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following statement on May 14, 2023: * * * As the House Public Education Committee prepares to consider the committee substitute version of SB8, the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Greg Sindelar released the following statement: "The new version of SB8 will be unacceptable to the overwhelming majority of Texans, especially the millions of Texas parents and children who are left behind. It doesn't do enough to s  more