Tag Archives: Texas Values

TEXAS: Hate Group Celebrates Democrat Who Revived “Defy SCOTUS” Bill

Earlier today Texas state Rep. Cecil Bell’s bill to super-triple-extra ban same-sex marriage was revived when it was attached as an amendment by Democratic state Sen. Eddie Lucio. Texas Values is so pleased that they’ve photoshopped Lucio into the photo of Bell cutting the “celebration” cake marking the tenth anniversary of the Texas ban on same-sex marriage. That anniversary doesn’t …

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TEXAS: Bill To Defy SCOTUS On Marriage Sees New Life As Senate Amendment

Texas state Rep. Cecil Bell has followed through on his promise to attach his previously failed House bill as an amendment to a Senate bill. The deadline for new House bills passed last week before the chamber could get to Bell’s item. HB2977 authorizes certain fees for Texas counties and presumably that was “germane” enough to gain today’s committee approval. …

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Jonathan Saenz: People Have Moved To Texas Because It Bans Gay Marriage

Texas Values head Jonathan Saenz (above left) is ever so pissed that major corporations have come out in favor of same-sex marriage. Don’t they know that people have moved to Texas because of its wonderful anti-gay laws?

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TOMORROW: Texas House To Vote On Bill To Super Extra Ban Gay Marriage

Texas already bans same-sex marriage by statute and in its state constitution. Tomorrow the Texas House will vote on triple-extra-super banning it. House Bill 4105 would prohibit state or local tax money from being spent to “issue, enforce or recognize” a same-sex marriage. It also would ban any government employee in Texas from issuing a same-sex marriage license or recognizing …

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LIVE VIDEO: Texas Senate State Affairs Panel Hears Anti-Gay Marriage Bill

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has just begun debate on SB2065. Sec. 2.601. RIGHTS OF CERTAIN RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. A religious organization, an organization supervised or controlled by or in connection with a religious organization, an individual employed by a religious organization while acting in the scope of that employment, or a clergy or minister may not be required to …

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Hate Group Nutjobs Deliver “Restraining Orders” To The Supreme Court

On the scene are Scott Lively, Janet Porter, “ex-gay” activist Greg Quinlan, and a flotilla of crackpots from Texas Values. Whatever is in those boxes will doubtlessly soon end up in a federal shredder.

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Texas Values Has The Houston Sadz

“This result is evidence that the city government has made a mess of this issue and they have made the community more divided. Despite today’s ruling, we stand united with the people of Houston against this divisive and oppressive ordinance. It’s been clear throughout this lengthy process that Mayor Parker will go to any length to shut the people of …

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HOUSTON: LGBT Rights Bill Will Stand

Via the Houston Chronicle: Opponents of Houston’s non-discrimination ordinance failed to gather enough valid signatures to force a repeal referendum, a state district judge ruled Friday, validating city officials’ decision to toss out the petition foes submitted last summer. After separate rulings from both a jury and state District Judge Robert Schaffer, attorneys for both sides entered dueling counts of …

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TEXAS: Bill To Ban Same-Sex Marriage Sees Resistance From House Committee

Late last night a committee of the Texas House took public comments about  Rep Cecil Bell’s bill that would forbid county clerks from issuing any marriage licenses, putting that duty in the sole hands of the secretary of state. The bill further bans the issuing of same-sex marriage licenses by any state employee, no matter how the Supreme Court might …

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TEXAS: At The Anti-Gay Marriage Rally

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TEXAS: Live From Today’s Hate Rally

Texas Values is about to begin its anti-gay marriage hate rally in Austin where Judge Roy Moore and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are among the scheduled speakers. Lone Star Q is on the scene and live-tweeting. Hit the link and follow along. UPDATE: The Austin Statesman is also live-tweeting. UPDATE II: The opening prayer was delivered by Rick Scarborough, …

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TEXAS: Attorney General Ken Paxton To Speak At Anti-Gay Marriage Hate Rally

Also speaking will be Roy Moore.

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TEXAS: Haters Cheer Lawsuit To Stop Gay People From Caring For Sick Spouses

“We fully support Texas Attorney General Paxton’s actions to ensure that both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas constitution are fully respected and upheld. The federal government’s effort to force state agencies to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages is just another example egregious abuse of power. We are appalled by the federal Department of Labor’s blatant disrespect for Texas voters and …

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TEXAS: Hate Group Calls For Christian “Army” To Defend State’s Marriage Ban

From the hate group Texas Values: It’s time for Texans to rise up and take a stand for God’s truth about marriage! We must draw a line in the sand. Please make plans to attend the Defense of Texas Marriage Amendment Rally scheduled for Monday, March 23rd at 1:00 pm on the south steps of the Texas Capitol. Please encourage …

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Matt Baume: Marriage News Watch

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TEXAS: Five-Times Married GOP State Rep Files Complaint Against Wrong Judge

From an op-ed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: State Rep. Tony Tinderholt of Arlington is a soldier, not a lawyer. For proof, look no further than his scrawled complaint against a state district judge. Tinderholt, a retired Army major elected by Tea Party voters, didn’t like the judge letting two women get married after 30 years. Only one couple got …

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TEXAS: Hate Group Celebrates Tenth “Banniversary” Of Anti-Gay Marriage Vote

Photo caption: “Today at our Faith and Family Day celebration we honored the 10th anniversary of Texas’ marriage amendment defining marriage as #1Man1Woman. We are thankful to have so many great Texas legislators committed to standing for marriage. No doubt Texas is committed to defending marriage!” FACT CHECK: The tenth anniversary of the Texas vote actually isn’t until November, but …

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TEXAS: Petition To Repeal Plano LGBT Rights Ordinance Ruled Totally Invalid

From the Dallas Morning News: A Plano petition drive aimed at the city’s LGBT ordinance is invalid, the city has announced. Last month, opponents of the city’s Equal Rights Ordinance say they turned in petitions containing more than the 3822 signatures required to force the City Council to repeal the measure or put it on the ballot. Plano officials say …

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Texas Hate Group Has The Marriage Sadz

“The Texas Supreme Court needs to step in immediately and put a stop to this lawlessness and clear disrespect and defiance towards our marriage laws. This rogue ruling is just more evidence that supporters of redefining marriage refuse to play by the rules and some judges and clerks will do anything to advance their own agenda. This is exactly why …

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HOUSTON: Jury Rules That LGBT Rights Repeal Petition Signatures Were Forged, But Case Is Far From Over

Via the Houston Chronicle: The city claimed victory Friday when the jury in the trial surrounding Houston’s equal rights ordinance found that the law’s opponents submitted a repeal referendum petition that contained forgery and other flaws. However, it issued a series of decisions that were far from a clean sweep for either side. The ruling is not final, and a …

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