26 - Don't Skip Leg(islative Session) Day

In this episode of What is Good, the Texas legislative session has just ended and it's time for a recap. All four CLC directors are back to discuss how things went for the CLC this year at the state capitol.

John Litzler leads the discussion, sharing some of the bills that were passed that we supported, that align with our four public priorities: Sanctity of Human Life, Religious Liberty, Human Flourishing, and Fair & Just Financial Practices.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:56 - Intro: John's been busy

Fair & Just Financial Practices

6:30 - Success against the expansion of gambling, 

8:06 - Success against predatory consumer loans and earned wage access.

18:04 - Bill passed for High School financial literacy course.

20:35 - The Texas Lottery Commission is being abolished.

Religious Liberty

21:54 - Push back on bills that seek religious liberty for all, not just for the majority group.

24:24 - Passage of education savings accounts (school vouchers).

Other Bills of Note

25:57 - The Cuddle Cots bill (HB 37).

33:38 - Widow's Insurance (SB 1238)

38:00 - Wins within the State Budget, including:

45:05 - Funds towards AC in Texas Prisons.

49:55 - And Funds for summer food stamps for kids in low income families.

55:20 - We're thankful for this role we get to play with Texas Baptists

58:20 - What is Good?

1:03:30 - Outtakes - Summer movies banter

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