The Texas Values Report

The Republican Party of Texas voted to censure outgoing Texas House Speaker Joe Straus. What went on behind the scenes to help the measure pass? Naomi Narvaiz, member of the Texas State Republican Executive Committee and herself a candidate for Texas House District 45, gives us the inside scoop on this rare event. PLUS host Jonathan Saenz gives a summary of the Collin and Denton county candidate forums co-hosted by Prestonwood Baptist Church and Texas Values, featuring over 60 contenders for elected office!

Ryan T. Anderson, author of the upcoming book "When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment," joins host Jonathan Saenz for this hard-hitting installment of "The Texas Values Report."

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and host Jonathan Saenz discuss the strength of the Texas economy -- which is in no small part driven by strong Judeo-Christian values. ALSO: joining us from Washington D.C. is Nicole Hudgens, Texas Values Policy Analyst, with a report from March for Life 2018.

Did we actually win the "War on Christmas?" And are we winning in the war on the unborn? Or college campus free speech? Or religious liberty? Texas Values Policy Analyst Nicole Hudgens and Communications Director Andy Hogue take stock of a few key victories for Christian conservatives in recent months, and present a look ahead at some major battles before the courts, PLUS a sneak preview at Texas Values Action's latest round of candidate endorsements for 2018. If you're in the trenches for faith and family in Texas take a moment and be encouraged!

Guest host Nicole Hudgens, policy analyst for Texas Values, interviews Daniel Blomberg, counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, and Kevin Theriot, senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, on several important matters concerning religious freedom and what's new on the pro-life front, as well as an update on FEMA's reversal of a rule which discriminated against churches seeking reimbursement for opening their buildings as shelters in wake of Hurricane Harvey. Listen and be encouraged!

Man, what a year! From saving the Texas foster care system to protecting privacy, from the Speaker's race to the primary election, 2017 was a busy year for Texas Values and Texas Values Action. Host Jonathan Saenz reviews the highlights of the 85th Legislature and the beginning of the 2018 election cycle in this power-packed episode to cap off the year.

Just in time for Christmas, we have a gift for our listeners: Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Kevin Theiot joins host Jonathan Saenz to discuss legal victories on the religious freedom front, with a major update: the termination of Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran was found unconstitutional, which is sure to have wide-reaching implications even here in Texas! Learn more in this week's exciting installment of "The Texas Values Report."

Kelly Shackelford, President of First Liberty, joins guest host Nicole Hudgens, Policy Analyst for Texas Values, this weekend as they discuss the Colorado Cake Baker Supreme Court case, recent Fifth Circuit Appeals Court appointments, and the impact the Trump Administration is having on the next few decades. Shackelford also gives an update on several pending religious freedom cases of which First Liberty is involved.

Fox News Commentator Todd Starnes' soul-stirring speech from the Texas Values 2017 Faith, Family, & Freedom Gala in Houston on Dec. 7! Plus: commentary on this year's successful gala and highlighted victories from this year from Texas Values Report host Jonathan Saenz and political strategist Jessica Colón!

Sen. Lois Kolkhorst is back, with some insights on the 2018 campaign season as well as what's ahead for the next Legislature.