about us
This is not a political fight; it is a moral one. Our approach is grounded in love, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that every child in Texas grows up in a state that values and protects them.
our values
Safeguarding Innocence
Biblical Truth
Healing and Hope
strengthening families
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Psalm 139:13-14
Our VISION
We hold to a Biblical view of gender and sexuality as stated in Genesis 1. We believe that every man and woman is made in the image of God and therefore unique in their biology, anatomy, and function. These distinct identities and roles cannot be socially redefined or medically reassigned.
We affirm and celebrate the good and beautiful design of God as seen in His creation of male and female, advocating for children to grow up in environments free of harmful influences that seek to confuse their sense of biological reality and personal identity.
We believe that sex and gender are intrinsically linked from the moment of conception and that every human life is sacred, purposeful, and meaningful.
Protecting Texas Children recognizes that some children may suffer from gender confusion, dysphoria, and other issues, but we believe that affirming a child’s confusion by starting them down a path of harmful medical treatments and procedures will ultimately lead to irreversible damage, infertility, sexual dysfunction, and lifelong regret.
Instead, we believe that a child should receive help, hope, and healing from truly loving caregivers who will reinforce biological truth and seek to understand and treat the underlying root cause of the child’s gender confusion.
Protecting Texas Children is dedicated to preserving the innocence and protecting the future of all Texas children.
Our VISION
We hold to a Biblical view of gender and sexuality as stated in Genesis 1. We believe that every man and woman is made in the image of God and therefore unique in their biology, anatomy, and function. These distinct identities and roles cannot be socially redefined or medically reassigned.
We affirm and celebrate the good and beautiful design of God as seen in His creation of male and female, advocating for children to grow up in environments free of harmful influences that seek to confuse their sense of biological reality and personal identity.
We believe that sex and gender are intrinsically linked from the moment of conception and that every human life is sacred, purposeful, and meaningful.
Protecting Texas Children recognizes that some children may suffer from gender confusion, dysphoria, and other issues, but we believe that affirming a child’s confusion by starting them down a path of harmful medical treatments and procedures will ultimately lead to irreversible damage, infertility, sexual dysfunction, and lifelong regret.
Instead, we believe that a child should receive help, hope, and healing from truly loving caregivers who will reinforce biological truth and seek to understand and treat the underlying root cause of the child’s gender confusion.
Protecting Texas Children is dedicated to preserving the innocence and protecting the future of all Texas children.
our President
Vanessa Sivadge, RN, is a pediatric nurse, whistleblower, advocate, and the President and founder of Protecting Texas Children. Her life changed forever when she decided to speak up about what she witnessed inside Texas Children’s Hospital—choosing conscience over career and truth over silence.
After working for six years at Texas Children’s, Vanessa came forward with allegations concerning the use of Medicaid funds for sex-rejecting procedures and treatments. Her decision cost her the nursing career she loved. She was fired, publicly condemned, questioned by federal authorities, and spent years under the weight of a government investigation while being unable to publicly tell her story. But Vanessa refused to walk away.
In 2024, her whistleblower allegations became the basis of a False Claims Act case brought with the assistance of her attorneys, ultimately leading to a historic settlement involving Texas Children’s Hospital, the State of Texas, and the United States. In 2026, Texas Children’s agreed to pay $10 million in penalties and restitution and to establish America's first dedicated detransition clinic. The agreement requires the hospital to provide multidisciplinary detransition-related care at no cost to eligible patients for five years. It also requires the permanent termination or exclusion of five physicians and sweeping institutional reforms.
Today, Vanessa leads PTC in confronting radical gender ideology wherever it reaches children—not only in medicine, but across schools, libraries, government, culture, and public policy. She believes the battle for children cannot be reduced to one hospital, one procedure, or one political issue. It is a much larger fight over what children are taught, what they are exposed to, how they are treated, and whether adults will have the courage to protect them.
Through PTC, Vanessa works to equip parents and grassroots leaders, advocate for children in the Texas Legislature, challenge harmful influences in schools and libraries, and build a statewide movement committed to protecting childhood.
our President
Vanessa Sivadge, RN, is a pediatric nurse, whistleblower, advocate, and the President and founder of Protecting Texas Children. Her life changed forever when she decided to speak up about what she witnessed inside Texas Children’s Hospital—choosing conscience over career and truth over silence.
After working for six years at Texas Children’s, Vanessa came forward with allegations concerning the use of Medicaid funds for sex-rejecting procedures and treatments. Her decision cost her the nursing career she loved. She was fired, publicly condemned, questioned by federal authorities, and spent years under the weight of a government investigation while being unable to publicly tell her story. But Vanessa refused to walk away.
In 2024, her whistleblower allegations became the basis of a False Claims Act case brought with the assistance of her attorneys, ultimately leading to a historic settlement involving Texas Children’s Hospital, the State of Texas, and the United States. In 2026, Texas Children’s agreed to pay $10 million in penalties and restitution and to establish America's first dedicated detransition clinic. The agreement requires the hospital to provide multidisciplinary detransition-related care at no cost to eligible patients for five years. It also requires the permanent termination or exclusion of five physicians and sweeping institutional reforms.
Today, Vanessa leads PTC in confronting radical gender ideology wherever it reaches children—not only in medicine, but across schools, libraries, government, culture, and public policy. She believes the battle for children cannot be reduced to one hospital, one procedure, or one political issue. It is a much larger fight over what children are taught, what they are exposed to, how they are treated, and whether adults will have the courage to protect them.
Through PTC, Vanessa works to equip parents and grassroots leaders, advocate for children in the Texas Legislature, challenge harmful influences in schools and libraries, and build a statewide movement committed to protecting childhood.
the team
Ashley Armstead
Miriam Evans
Director of Strategic Engagement & Advisory
Board Member
Chapter Coordinator
& Board Member
Chapter Coordinator
& Board Member
Miriam Evans
Board Member
Bonnie Wallace
ASHLEY Armstead
Outreach Coordinator
& Advisory Board Member
Luisa Hardin
Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Denise Bell
Advisory Board Member
Blanca Munoz
Advisory Board Member
& Contributing Writer
Diane Truitt
Advisory Board Member
& Contributing Writer
Blanca Munoz
Advisory Board Member
Sarah Osborn
Advisory Board Member
Sarah osborn
Morgan cALHOUN
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
MORGAN CALHOUN
Bonnie Wallace
Bonnie Wallace is a dedicated child advocate and community leader committed to protecting the well-being and dignity of children and families. Through her work with PTC, she has been a strong voice for policies that prioritize child safety, strengthen families, and hold offenders accountable for crimes against minors.
Bonnie’s commitment to this work was underscored when she was sued in Llano County, Texas, after speaking out about inappropriate materials available to children. She stood firm in her advocacy, defending her right to raise concerns on behalf of families and students, and ultimately prevailed in the case. Her experience strengthened her resolve and highlighted the importance of protecting both children and the voices of their advocates.
In addition, Bonnie actively works to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit and age-inappropriate books, curriculum, and materials in Texas schools. She works closely with lawmakers to draft and advance legislation aimed at safeguarding children’s innocence and ensuring educational environments remain focused on age-appropriate learning. Her advocacy emphasizes parental rights, transparency in education, and maintaining standards that reflect student well-being.
Miriam Evans
Miriam Evans is a Dallas-based homeschool educator, author, and public speaker whose work sits at the intersection of faith, family, and advocacy. As the co-founder of an international ministry alongside her husband, she has spent years training and mobilizing individuals globally in leadership, character, and spiritual growth. Driven by a passion to see Texas families empowered and protected, she is dedicated to advancing legislation and policies that safeguard the next generation. As a mother of five, she brings both personal conviction and practical experience to her role as a board member of Protecting Texas Children.
Sarah
Osborn
Sarah Osborn is a devoted wife and mother of two. She earned a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University and owned a specialty veterinary practice in Houston for over 20 years. Sarah is also a proud member of Moms for Liberty, Harris County chapter.
Her family was thrust into the world of gender ideology when she learned that her daughter’s school was socially transitioning her daughter without parental knowledge or consent. This led to a legal crusade against the school district to reaffirm the constitutional rights of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children. Having been personally affected by the horrors of gender ideology, Sarah is excited and honored to be a part of Protecting Texas Children to raise awareness of parental rights infringements and protect our children.
Ashley Armstead
Ashley Armstead is a Christian, wife, and mother in Dallas, TX. She is passionate about keeping Texas Texan for future tiny Texans through common sense policies. She chairs a Dallas young professionals group aimed at advancing personal liberty and individual responsibility among Texans where they aim to educate and inspire advocacy for pro-liberty policies in areas such as education, religious liberty, energy policy and more. When she’s not busy mothering, she writes for A Texan Mother’s Digest about the intersection of culture and politics through the lens of a millennial mother. While in session, her digest provided weekly updates with ways to support legislation impacting education, pro-life issues, medical freedom, MAHA initiatives, and more.
Lusia Hardin
Luisa Hardin is a devoted wife and homeschooling mother of five children. She and her family live on a small homestead in Mineral Wells, TX where they raise chickens and goats. When she isn’t busy rearing children and livestock, Luisa is a part-time doula and has a passion for supporting women during pregnancy and childbirth. Continuing her support for mothers and families, she also volunteers at her local pregnancy center. As an active church member, she enjoys serving in kids ministries where she can share the love of Jesus. Luisa maintains her joy of serving as a volunteer at her kids’ homeschool jiu jitsu dojo, where she too trains and has attained her blue belt.
Denise Bell
Denise Bell is a dedicated education advocate and champion for parental rights based in Houston, TX. She was instrumental in the launch of Moms for Liberty Harris County, where she serves as the Chapter Chair. She is also an executive board member for the Moms for Liberty Texas Legislative Committee, where she works to strengthen parent voices in education policy across TX, and additionally serves on the ”Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids” committee for the Republican Party of Texas.
Denise is also active with PipeLine, a parent-led grassroots group focused on improving public education in Spring Branch ISD, and has held various leadership roles in PTAs, faith-based ministries, and community service organizations. She has spoken publicly against the sexualization of children via youth literature and gender ideology, and has challenged numerous books and curriculums for inappropriate content. Denise is also passionate about making parents aware of Marxist and Globalist propaganda in public education, and loves to share her perspective on the importance of empowering parents and protecting their right to direct the education of their children.
Blanca Munoz
Blanca Muñoz is a bilingual print media journalist, born in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and raised in Texas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in print media journalism from the University of Texas at El Paso. With a deep passion for storytelling and truth, she uses her work to share Christ’s truth and His life-transforming love. She is currently pursuing a certification in biblical counseling through the Association of Biblical Counselors. A homeschooling mother of two and devoted wife, Blanca brings a faith-centered and family-oriented perspective to every story she tells. She loves the Lord and is committed to reflecting His love and wisdom in all she does.
morgan
calhoun
Morgan is a lifelong Texan, Katy native, wife of 18 years, and mother of three. After supporting her husband through seven years of military service in Colorado and Texas, Morgan and her family returned home to Katy, where they began raising their children.
Her passion for protecting children began long before her own children entered school. She founded and led an anti-sex-trafficking ministry through her local church and worked alongside Houston-area organizations committed to protecting vulnerable children.
When her children entered public school, Morgan became increasingly engaged in issues affecting students and families. She ran for the Katy ISD Board of Trustees and served for three years, including on the Policy and Finance Committees. During her tenure, she helped champion policies protecting sex-specific private spaces for girls and women and supported efforts to remove pornographic material from school libraries while advocating for greater accountability and common-sense standards in the review and acquisition of library books.
A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Morgan is passionate about standing for truth, protecting children, and defending the convictions she believes matter most.
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Bonnie Wallace
Bonnie Wallace is a dedicated child advocate and community leader committed to protecting the well-being and dignity of children and families. Through her work with PTC, she has been a strong voice for policies that prioritize child safety, strengthen families, and hold offenders accountable for crimes against minors.
Bonnie’s commitment to this work was underscored when she was sued in Llano County, Texas, after speaking out about inappropriate materials available to children. She stood firm in her advocacy, defending her right to raise concerns on behalf of families and students, and ultimately prevailed in the case. Her experience strengthened her resolve and highlighted the importance of protecting both children and the voices of their advocates.
In addition, Bonnie actively works to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit and age-inappropriate books, curriculum, and materials in Texas schools. She works closely with lawmakers to draft and advance legislation aimed at safeguarding children’s innocence and ensuring educational environments remain focused on age-appropriate learning. Her advocacy emphasizes parental rights, transparency in education, and maintaining standards that reflect student well-being.
Sarah
osborn
Sarah Osborn is a devoted wife and mother of two. She earned a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University and owned a specialty veterinary practice in Houston for over 20 years. Sarah is also a proud member of Moms for Liberty, Harris County chapter.
Her family was thrust into the world of gender ideology when she learned that her daughter’s school was socially transitioning her daughter without parental knowledge or consent. This led to a legal crusade against the school district to reaffirm the constitutional rights of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children. Having been personally affected by the horrors of gender ideology, Sarah is excited and honored to be a part of Protecting Texas Children to raise awareness of parental rights infringements and protect our children.
Miriam Evans
Miriam Evans is a Dallas-based homeschool educator, author, and public speaker whose work sits at the intersection of faith, family, and advocacy. As the co-founder of an international ministry alongside her husband, she has spent years training and mobilizing individuals globally in leadership, character, and spiritual growth. Driven by a passion to see Texas families empowered and protected, she is dedicated to advancing legislation and policies that safeguard the next generation. As a mother of five, she brings both personal conviction and practical experience to her role as a board member of Protecting Texas Children.
Ashley Armstead
Ashley Armstead is a Christian, wife, and mother in Dallas, TX. She is passionate about keeping Texas Texan for future tiny Texans through common sense policies. She chairs a Dallas young professionals group aimed at advancing personal liberty and individual responsibility among Texans where they aim to educate and inspire advocacy for pro-liberty policies in areas such as education, religious liberty, energy policy and more. When she’s not busy mothering, she writes for A Texan Mother’s Digest about the intersection of culture and politics through the lens of a millennial mother. While in session, her digest provided weekly updates with ways to support legislation impacting education, pro-life issues, medical freedom, MAHA initiatives, and more.
Denise Bell
Denise Bell is a dedicated education advocate and champion for parental rights based in Houston, TX. She was instrumental in the launch of Moms for Liberty Harris County, where she serves as the Chapter Chair. She is also an executive board member for the Moms for Liberty Texas Legislative Committee, where she works to strengthen parent voices in education policy across TX, and additionally serves on the ”Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids” committee for the Republican Party of Texas.
Denise is also active with PipeLine, a parent-led grassroots group focused on improving public education in Spring Branch ISD, and has held various leadership roles in PTAs, faith-based ministries, and community service organizations. She has spoken publicly against the sexualization of children via youth literature and gender ideology, and has challenged numerous books and curriculums for inappropriate content. Denise is also passionate about making parents aware of Marxist and Globalist propaganda in public education, and loves to share her perspective on the importance of empowering parents and protecting their right to direct the education of their children.
Blanca Munoz
Blanca Muñoz is a bilingual print media journalist, born in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and raised in Texas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in print media journalism from the University of Texas at El Paso. With a deep passion for storytelling and truth, she uses her work to share Christ’s truth and His life-transforming love. She is currently pursuing a certification in biblical counseling through the Association of Biblical Counselors. A homeschooling mother of two and devoted wife, Blanca brings a faith-centered and family-oriented perspective to every story she tells. She loves the Lord and is committed to reflecting His love and wisdom in all she does.
morgan
calhoun
Morgan is a lifelong Texan, Katy native, wife of 18 years, and mother of three. After supporting her husband through seven years of military service in Colorado and Texas, Morgan and her family returned home to Katy, where they began raising their children.
Her passion for protecting children began long before her own children entered school. She founded and led an anti-sex-trafficking ministry through her local church and worked alongside Houston-area organizations committed to protecting vulnerable children.
When her children entered public school, Morgan became increasingly engaged in issues affecting students and families. She ran for the Katy ISD Board of Trustees and served for three years, including on the Policy and Finance Committees. During her tenure, she helped champion policies protecting sex-specific private spaces for girls and women and supported efforts to remove pornographic material from school libraries while advocating for greater accountability and common-sense standards in the review and acquisition of library books.
A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Morgan is passionate about standing for truth, protecting children, and defending the convictions she believes matter most.
Luisa Hardin
Luisa Hardin is a devoted wife and homeschooling mother of five children. She and her family live on a small homestead in Mineral Wells, TX where they raise chickens and goats. When she isn’t busy rearing children and livestock, Luisa is a part-time doula and has a passion for supporting women during pregnancy and childbirth. Continuing her support for mothers and families, she also volunteers at her local pregnancy center. As an active church member, she enjoys serving in kids ministries where she can share the love of Jesus. Luisa maintains her joy of serving as a volunteer at her kids’ homeschool jiu jitsu dojo, where she too trains and has attained her blue belt.