The 85th session of the Texas Legislature is underway and it promises to be a fun one. State Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R-92) is having fun telling us about a few bad bills that have been filed. This week he highlights State Rep. Sarah Davis (R-134) for filing HB-97.
Congratulations to “Republican” Representative Sarah Davis for winning our 3rd “Bad Bill Of The Week” award!
Rep. Davis wants to allow children to circumvent their parents and give them the ability to opt in to medical procedures (like receiving STD vaccinations) without consent. HB 97 and attacks like it on the family unit have no place in Texas. Together let’s protect our vulnerable children and parental rights by killing this bill.
Please give her office a call at 512-463-0389 and let her know you don’t want to see big government allowed to pressure our kids into decisions they are not equipped to make. Tell her parental rights matter more than lobbyist campaign donations and to stop pushing HB 97 immediately!
Here is the text of the bill:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to consent to the immunization of certain children for cancer prevention or treatment.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 32.1011, Family Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) or Section 32.003 or 32.101, a child may consent to the child’s own immunization for cancer prevention or treatment if the immunization is:
(1) recommended for cancer prevention by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; or
(2) approved for cancer treatment by the United States Food and Drug Administration.SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.
This is the type of legislation that the Harris County Republican Party knew we were going to get when they chose to organize their campaign to appeal to the moderate Republicans and Democrats in Davis’ district instead of reaching out to conservatives in Harris County.
And people still wonder why social conservatives in Harris County didn’t turn out in November?
Sara Davis is arrogant and dangerous. [DELETED]
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Are vaccines helpful? Do they prevent anything? I know people that are handicap because they were not given the Polio vaccine. Are parents always right or good parents?
The Republican Party used to stand for something good, I am not sure that is the case anymore. They tolerate flagrant lying by the top person in their party and they stay quiet for Party Unity? It now seems that the Democrats will start doing the same, what will become of our country?
Sarah Davis is a Republican in name only. Her policies do not represent the Republican Party and most Republicans do not feel she is part of their party. Sarah Davis also abused her power as a member of the Calendar Committee during the last legislative session. The above article is one of the many issues that demonstrate that Sarah Davis is not a Republican!
Parents always make the right choice? http://myfox8.com/2016/09/09/ohio-police-post-pictures-of-parents-who-overdosed-with-young-child-in-car/
Not sure if the bill that was introduced is proper but it certainly worth debating. I am curious how many anti vaccine people take the flu vaccine?
If nothing else we need to be honest with ourselves.
Do parents always make the right choice? Obviously not. But simply turning the choice over to the child isn’t the solution. And whack-job Sarah’s bill doesn’t even make a provision for parental notification.
Parents are not always perfect, but they are the PARENTS. Taking them out of the loop is just one more step in the long held desire of liberals to destroy the basic family.
So, Neither Here Nor There (which I guess means you’re nowhere) Why do you want to help disassemble the basic family?
So we assume that all children would go behind the parents back? It may occur if they are doing they know something that is illegal or immoral, but what child will say yes I need someone to stick a needle on my arm. I know people that are scared of needles.
So this bill, “Destroy the family” who was the governor in 1970 when they passed the law that made divorce easy?
Don’t blame liberals when the so called conservatives do the same thing or worse. The fact is that Republicans have done more to undermine the family than Democrats here in Texas.
Calling people liberals is a way to argue a point without facts, at least maybe one could rely on alternative facts? Right?
It was a Republican government that has removed many of the parental rights, look into the history of how parents can not punish children who misbehaved. I witnessed a person sent to jail because he tied his daughter at night so she would not go out an prostitute herself and do drugs. That was a Republican thing, not a liberal thing.
So Fat, tell me how here in Texas the liberals are at fault?
so,you are admitting that Sarah Davis is a liberal. Why doesn’t she run as one or at least an Independent? Oh….that is right….she has to run as a Republican to be able to win.
Blake,
Sarah Davis ran as a conservative, Tea Party Republican in 2010. In her election wins in 2012, 2014 and 2016, she ran as a moderate to liberal Republican, depending upon the issue. Some say that she is still conservative on fiscal issues but I have seen no evidence of that.
The bottom line is that the people in her district know that she is a liberal/moderate Republican and still voted for her. Unlike the Democrats, the Republican Party is still the party of diverse ideas and we do not silence the minority members of our party. They don’t win often but every once in a while a perfect storm allows them to.
The bigger question is whether or not this type of Republican advances the party as a whole or not. Some say yes, some say no.
DJ
Hey Neither,
I don’t know when the law was passed to make divorce in Texas no-fault but I do know that Democrats controlled Texas government in 1970. The first Republican Governor of Texas since 1875 was Bill Clements, elected in 1979.
John Connally was governor in 1969, Preston Smith I believe followed him in 1970 and was followed by another Democrat. But since the 1980’s commencing with George W. Bush we have had a Republican governor. The law became effective in 1970, since the legislature does not meet in even years the law was passed while Connally was governor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Connally
He was a conservative Democrat, like Rick Perry, which I consider Democrats in name only in fact he officially became a Republican in 1973.
But you are correct as to the governor elected as a Republican. But how long have the Republicans been in control of all three branches. So why haven’t they done anything? I agree with those that want to make divorce more difficult and bring back fault. No-fault penalizes the party that is not at fault when there is a divorce as to the division of the property.
Remember Trump ran as a Republican not the policy of the Republicans. So your response as to the “Bigger Question” is correct. I would say yes and Trump is a perfect example, he ran against trade, he ran on large infrastructure programs, he did pander to the abortion and homosexual part of the Republican party.
But I would not label Ms. Davis a liberal;
In the 82nd legislature, Davis received an F from Equality Texas for supporting Tea Party Rep. Wayne Christian’s attempts to end LGBT resource centers.[4] In the 83rd legislature, Davis received a C from Equality Texas.[4] When asked about performing same-sex wedding ceremonies, Davis said “I believe marriage is a religious sacrament, and the government should not force congregations to perform the ceremonies.”[5] In 2014, Equality Texas endorsed Davis while Davis was being challenged by another Republican, Bonnie Parker.[5]
Gun reform
In 2015, Davis voted in favor of HB972- allowing guns on college campuses.[6] This law also allowed guns to be brought into the buildings and dorms of universities in Texas. In 2013, Davis voted in favor of HB1076, meaning that gun vendors in Texas would not be required to conduct criminal background checks.[7][8]
Davis has received the endorsement by the National Rifle Association and the Texas State Rifle Association.[2] Davis authored the bill to reduce license fees for concealed carry licenses issued to retired military and law enforcement personnel.[2] In 2010, the National Rifle Association and Texas State Rifle Association both gave her an A on her position on gun rights.[9]
Davis voted in favor reducing the penalty for carrying a gun in a prohibited location, including a high school, college sporting event, a church, or a hospital. The penalty was reduced from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor.[10]
Geez Neither, don’t Spicer me!
Just admit you were wrong dude. One of the problems we have today is that no one is willing to say “heck, I was wrong, I’ll rethink what you said”.
And also, I didn’t say that Sarah Davis was a liberal. I said that she was a moderate to liberal Republican. That is a whole different class of liberal than your definition.
DJ
Good grief Neither – you seem to be able to read a book in a single sentence.
While liberals have long been the primary driving force behind the disassemble the family movement, there is more than enough blame to pass around to Republicans. For instance, you might note Rick Perry’s ill-fated attempt to try essential the same thing as Ms. Davis back in 2007.
Both parties share the blame for assuming that the government can do a better job of parenting than actual parents.
Alternative facts are acceptable, I take it that is what you mean by “Spicer Me”, You are right Fat enough blame to go around.
It is not what is true it is what I believe to be true. Get used to it.
I always saw Connally as a Republican, his official change in name only, but if you want me to say that Republicans, in name, were not the ones that created no fault divorce, you are correct, but they are responsible for keeping it going. Governor, Senate, House, and Court, Republicans control it all. Catholic Church has taken a stand on making divorce harder, with exceptions like domestic abuse, and a few other causes.
Fat I am not sure what you mean by disassemble the family movement, can you elaborate? If you are referring to same sex marriage that would have no effect or should not effect heterosexual marriages. If you are talking about abortions, no sure how that disassembles families. So I am not sure what you are talking about.
I do read books, about to finish with “Waterloo” Bernard Cornwell. Finished Charlie Wilson’s war, last week, Crazy Horse and Custer the week before that. But I prefer science fiction more as it is not something I have to stop and think on.
Neither, you still cannot accept the plain truth. You are wrong.
Sad to see.
DJ
Big, there is no such thing as the plain truth. Truth is based on how people perceive it, there are some things that are known facts like the dinosaurs and all other creatures were in Noah’s Ark.. However we could all agree that 1 plus 1 equal two if certain conditions are met otherwise 1 + 1 may not equal 2.
What truth are you alluding to, that Republicans have all the answers and that when it comes to politics they are the gods? That Sarah Davis is a liberal?
Glad to see you tilting back to the right a bit David. I have watched you support Joe Strauss and push for Kim Ogg and such over the last few years. Didn’t you also support Simpson in Harris County? I have to admit I couldn’t support Devon Anderson after her PP video fiasco so I was agnostic on that one. I moved away from Davis’ district just when she beat Ellen Cohen but I never could detect any difference in the two.
O/T – what are you hearing regarding the term limit lawsuit in the last Houston election? will that get resolved in enough time to allow us to try to get rid of Sly after two years?
DanMan,
Kinda funny to me that you would say that. I still support Joe Straus (only one S, remember that) and I dang sure supported and still support Kim Ogg (I am a conservative after all, which means I believe in justice). And yes, I did support Paul Simpson in the runoff last year against Rick Ramos, who had no business being in that position.
Move to the right? I never left it.
The lawsuit is now going to the Texas Supreme Court. I doubt that it will work and I don’t think that Turner is going anywhere anytime soon.
DJ
I’m not as close to the insiders in the Harris County GOP as you are but I recall you lambasting Simpson for running down Jared Woodfill who while running to continue on as HCGOP chair was battling the HERO ordinance. If I recall correctly Woodfill beat that thing to death in court while Simpson and the business community (CoC) supported it.
IIRC Simpson is also a never trumper. We lost just about every race in Harris County this year under his ‘guidance’ didn’t we? What is it about Simpson you find so appealing?
I don’t care for Joe Straus and his support from democrats is what keeps him in office. Most of the rest of the Texas GOP is afraid of him so it doesn’t say much about them either. I hope Kim Ogg does well but I don’t expect much improvement.. Devin disappointed many. That was a mess having her flame out but she just showed she too was a liberal running in the wrong party. But obviously the county is going the way of the city so it is what it is.
Neither,
I don’t necessarily think there is an organized movement to destroy the family, but the net effect over the last half century has been the equivalent. No-fault divorce is certainly an issue. The on-going economic malaise often necessitates both parents working. The Federal Governments insistence on paying single women to have children by offering welfare, etc. is a big problem. Society and media contribute by consistently portraying fathers as bumbling fools (at best). And, obviously, we now have a total lack of shame for women who conceive out of marriage. In some areas of the country the percentage of children in single parent homes is higher than 80{997ab4c1e65fa660c64e6dfea23d436a73c89d6254ad3ae72f887cf583448986}.
For 6000 years the core family unit has been the basic building block of all societies. We’ve pretty much destroyed that in 50 years or so, and we’re going to pay a high price for our folly.
So Fat, are you saying we should actively go out and publicly shame single mothers? Perhaps make them wear a scarlet letter to ensure we know who to laugh at and abuse? Perhaps force them to spend a few days a week in the stocks, where the public can throw rotten produce at them? Because single parenting is always just the fault of the woman. There’s never a man who abandoned the woman after convincing her to have sex. There’s never a man at fault for any woman getting pregnant. All such births are, in your weird world, solely the fault of the woman.
As for welfare being the reason women have babies, you do realize the average SNAP amount is $130 per month for a child. Hardly an incentive to have a baby. Perhaps educating young people on contraception and safe sex might be a better alternative. Face it, sex is the third strongest human drive after sleeping and eating, and that’s not going to change.
Goodness Ross, you too seem to have a strong penchant for reading simple declarative phrases and seeing a lot of stuff that simply isn’t there.
It (obviously) takes two people to make a child. The male half of the equation is just as necessary and responsible as the female half. One of our problems as a society is that we often seem to give the men a pass, whereas the women are (ahem) stuck with the result.
Public shaming? Stocks? Rotten produce? I’m afraid you’ve been into your secret stash of Harlequin Romances again. If you want to have a reasoned discussion, fine. But accusing me of your own fantasies is hardly the place to start.
Educating children? Good heavens man, there isn’t a high school or even Middle School in the US that doesn’t have classes in sex ed. We had out free contraceptives, talk endlessly about safe sex, etc.
As for sex, sleeping and eating: If you don’t sleep you will eventually die. If you don’t eat (or drink) you will die. If you don’t have sex you will . . . . . not die. Equating the three is not a valid argument. The fact is that sex is an act that should only be engaged in by adults. And adults should be able to act responsibly. Life is full of consequences for irresponsible behavior.
Finally I might note that the overall point of my statement was not to focus on sex, but the problems face by modern families and the deleterious effects it’s having on our society. You’re the one that seems to be preoccupied with sex.
Neither, on a different note: “It is not what is true it is what I believe to be true.” BS dude. You are entitled to your own opinion, the facts are what they are – whether you believe then is irrelevant.
You’re right, Fat. Facts are what they are.
So when you say “the fact is that sex is an act that should only be engaged in by adults. And adults should be able to act responsibly,” you’re going to have to accept the FACT that just because you WANT sex to be an act engaged in only by responsible adults doesn’t make it FACTually true. In FACT, it’s provably untrue. So good public policy dictates that we respond to the FACT that teens and irresponsible adults are engaging in sex.
So, Mick – what’s YOUR answer? Kill more babies? We offer lots of education to try to teach young women and men how to avoid pregnancy (and all those nasty diseases). That doesn’t seem to be effective.
Hey, here’s an idea, how ’bout we try teaching them that it’s WRONG! Kids shouldn’t be engaging in sex. It’s something that we save for adults who are responsible. And, when kids do so, there are often consequences that have to be dealt with. Life changing consequences that affect the kids and their families. That would seem to me to be the better, more realistic public policy.