Reuters: on Families & Children


Don Huffines: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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; State Sen. Huffines voted YES; 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 May 22, 2017

George W. Bush: Filter - or avoid - media that romanticizes violence

After the Littleton, Colorado, shootings, Bush blamed popular culture for ‘romanticizing violence.' He said he favored parental filtering devices for television and the Internet, but said the best solution was simply not to watch violent shows.
Source: Reuters Apr 21, 1999

Greg Abbott: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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

Lance Gooden: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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; Rep. Gooden voted YES; Signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Jun/15/17

Source: Reuters on Texas Legislative voting record HB 3859 May 22, 2017

Pat Fallon: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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; Rep. Taylor voted YES; Signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Jun/15/17

Source: Reuters on Texas Legislative voting record HB 3859 May 10, 2017

Royce West: Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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; Sen. West voted NO; 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 May 22, 2017

Sylvia Garcia: Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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; Sen. Garcia voted NO; 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 May 22, 2017

Van Taylor: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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; Sen. Taylor voted YES; 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 May 22, 2017

Roland Gutierrez: Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies

HB 3859: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

Summary by Reuters 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; State Rep. Roland Gutierrez voted NO; Signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Jun/15/17

Source: Reuters on Texas Legislative voting record HB 3859 May 10, 2017

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