The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights has launched an investigation into Texas Children’s Hospital for firing pediatric nurse, whistleblower, and PTC President Vanessa Sivadge for requesting religious exemptions.  The hospital fired Sivadge, who requested religious exemptions to avoid having to administer sex-change hormones and puberty blockers to children. […]

The day before Good Friday, members of the Texas House attempted to pass a resolution honoring Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018. Over 3 million abortions were performed under her leadership.  Richards is the daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards and presided over Planned Parenthood during 2015, when journalist David […]

Last week, Protecting Texas Children contacted over 900,000 constituents across various districts in Texas, asking that voters contact their representatives and demand action on some extremely important bills supported by PTC.  Thousands of Texans called and demanded action from their elected lawmakers on PTC’s policy agenda. This grassroots support is crucial if we want to […]

Last week, PTC President Vanessa Sivadge was invited to testify in the House Judiciary Committee in D.C. in a hearing titled, “Ending Lawfare Against Whistleblowers Who Protect Children.” Vanessa’s credentials as a nurse were challenged by the committee’s Ranking Member, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania Mary Scanlon. Scanlon said, “You don’t have a medical degree, correct? […]

Texas Representative Hillary Hickland filed House Bill 1549, the “Retail Decency Act,” which aims to prevent retailers from marketing sexually explicit or obscene materials to minors.  State Representative Angie Chen Button (R-Richardson) chairs the House Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development. A coalition of grassroots organizations and politicians interested in the protection of children […]