Baker Briefing: How Texas Is Testing the Line Between Church and State in Schools
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Author(s)
David R. Brockman
Nonresident ScholarEdward M. Emmett
Fellow in Energy and Transportation PolicyLegislative attempts to undermine church-state separation in Texas reached a crescendo in 2023, according to a recent report from nonresident scholar David Brockman. This episode features a conversation between Brockman and fellow Ed Emmett on three high-profile bills introduced by Texas lawmakers in 2023 and their connection to a broader movement that seeks to privilege Christianity in public schools.
A transcript of the episode is available here. This text was AI-generated and has not been through editorial review.
Discussants
David R. Brockman, Ph.D.
Nonresident Fellow
Edward M. Emmett
Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy
This conversation was recorded on April 18, 2024.
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