Texas Senate Bill 12: A New Parental Bill of Rights

Texas Senate Bill 12 is presented as a straightforward piece of legislation, commonly referred to as the “Parental Bill of Rights.” It outlines four key principles aimed at public schools.

• No DEI Training: Schools are prohibited from assigning diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and cannot engage in race or gender-based training. Concepts stemming from critical race theory, such as racial superiority or guilt, are also off the table.
• No sex education without parental consent: Schools cannot teach any topics related to human sexuality, including sexual health and reproduction, unless they secure explicit written permission from parents.
• Lack of social transition support: School staff cannot assist students in changing their names, pronouns, or appearance to reflect a different gender without informing their parents.
• No Clubs Focused on Gender: Any clubs that center around sexual orientation or gender identity are not allowed to receive official recognition, funding, or access to school facilities.

The host of “Sarah Gonzalez Unfiltered” and Vice President of the Texas Family Project, a nonprofit focused on safeguarding children from radical ideologies, claims that SB 12 is “a very reasonable law for people who don’t harbor any hateful feelings.”

Despite this, there are voices of opposition. One notable critic is Texas Tribune reporter Lindsey Byman, who recently raised concerns about the impact of SB 12.

As a parent of two school-aged children in Texas, Sarah felt compelled to respond to Lindsey’s inquiries. In an extensive email, she shared her perspective on how SB 12 affects families across the state.

Lindsay,
My name is Sara Gonzalez. I have two boys in elementary school in Texas and serve as the Vice President of the Texas Family Project, which advocates for protections like SB 12 against radical ideologies that threaten innocent children.

You asked how the recent policy limiting discussions about transgender identity in Texas public K-12 schools is impacting families. As you should know—and perhaps you’re blinded by your own biases—this policy is fundamentally about shielding children from social transitions at school without their parents’ awareness. It stops teachers from discussing sexual orientation with minors. Honestly, anyone who isn’t morally dubious would see this as a reasonable precaution to protect children.

And I’m genuinely pleased that teachers can no longer push sexual ideologies on kids without facing scrutiny. The thought that these individuals, who have caused so much distress and confusion among Texas children, might finally be held accountable? That’s a relief. In a fair world, they’d face severe consequences for their actions.

Texans largely agree on this matter. Our taxes should support education, not the kind of indoctrination pushed by leftist extremists. History will likely remember those promoting such ideologies as villains—enemies of children and common decency. Let’s not kid ourselves: your narrative is on a downward trajectory. Who would continue to fund such nonsense? Tick, Lindsay. Your indifference speaks volumes. Feel free to cite me completely.

With disdain,
Sarah Gonzalez

To my surprise, Lindsay replied almost immediately. You can watch the interaction in the episode above.

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