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The Texas Values Report
Hosted by Jonathan Saenz · EN
What Texans do to defend religious liberty, traditional values, and the life of the unborn has a ripple effect across America and the world. This is the podcast for "The Texas Values Report with Jonathan Saenz," a conservative talk radio show in Austin, Texas, where each week Texas Values President Jonathan Saenz interviews movers and shakers in the fight to defend faith, family, and freedom in the Lone Star State and beyond.
In each episode, we review what's going on from the courthouse to the Texas House to the White House and how it all affects your freedom to worship, express yourself, and raise your family.
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"What this Case Largely Came Down to is, 'What is the Meaning of Sex?'"
5d ago00:26:33Tap to summarizeJoin us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Jonathan Scruggs, Senior Counsel, Vice President of Litigation Strategy, Alliance Defending Freedom, and guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as they celebrate the #SaveWomensSports victory at the U. S. Supreme Court! Breaking! United States Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Women and Girls’ Sports https://txvalues.org/breaking-united-states-supreme-court-delivers-victory-for-women-and-girls-sports/ Victory for Women and Girls in Sports at the U. S. Supreme Court https://youtu.be/keJC5R8dBs4 Watch a recent interview on The Victory Channel's UNCLASSIFIED hosted by Greg Stephens on the Save Women's Sports victory at the U. S. Supreme Court. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D5PEYCDr6/ America and Texas Win at the Texas State Board of Education on 250th Anniversary of our Nation https://txvalues.org/america-and-texas-win-at-the-texas-state-board-of-education-on-250th-anniversary-of-our-nation/ Watch Keep God in Texas! as Keynote speaker Pastor Rafeal Cruz and Texas leaders including members from our team Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values and Pastor Jorge Tovar (who leads our Church Ambassador Network of Texas - TXCAN) celebrate faith, family, and freedom in Laredo, Texas! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DvVCiv5u8/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
Transcribe →"The Only Way That We Have Rights Is If They Are Exercised.”
2w ago00:27:00Tap to summarizeJoin us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Nathan Shackelford, Associate General Counsel and Director of Development at First Liberty Institute & guest host Jonathan Covey, Director of Policy for Texas Values, as they discuss America's 250th; the Biblical influence on America's founding and how it relates to the nation's recognition of religious liberty today. Follow First Liberty Institute on X https://x.com/firstliberty_ Summary Report of the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission, June 26, 2026 Breaking! United States Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Women and Girls’ Sports https://txvalues.org/breaking-united-states-supreme-court-delivers-victory-for-women-and-girls-sports/ Join us for Texas Values' 9th Annual Texas Faith Fest September 25-26 at Parq Social in Cedar Park https://events.txvalues.org/events/texas-faith-fest http://texasvaluesuniversity.com/ Join us for Texas Values' 9th Annual Texas Faith Fest September 25-26 at Parq Social in Cedar Park https://events.txvalues.org/events/texas-faith-fest Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
Transcribe →Victory for Women and Girls in Sports at the U. S. Supreme Court
2w ago00:01:07Tap to summarizeWashington, D.C. – June 30, 2026: Today, the United States Supreme Court released a decision in two cases: West Virginia v. BPJ and Hecox v. Little in favor of keeping men and boys out of women’s sports. This decision is a landmark victory after many notable women athletes have shared their stories of having to surrender victories and their safety when they were forced to compete against male athletes. Texas Values signed onto a legal amicus brief with other family policy organizations in support of female athletes in this case. Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, said: “Today is a monumental day for women and girls in the United States. What the Supreme Court decided today was simply the truth. No woman or girl should have her victory in competition or her privacy in locker rooms be taken from her. Idaho started this bold fight in saving women’s sports and Texas will help them fight to the finish on Tuesday.” Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values and U. S. Supreme Court Attorney, who was present in the court room at the U. S. Supreme Court during oral arguments, released the following statement: “This is one of the most important decisions ever by the Supreme Court for young girls, women and fairness in sports, and I’m so glad the court got it right!” Texas currently has two laws protecting female athletes: The Save Girls’ Sports Act (HB 25) by Representative Valoree Swanson, which protects girls in sports K-12, and the Save Women’s Sports Act (SB 15) by Senator Mayes Middleton, which protects women in collegiate sports. Representative Barbara Ehardt, the author of the Idaho law being challenged at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, has come to Texas to testify and support our legislation in Texas to protect female athletes. Currently, 26 states have laws protecting women and girls from being forced to compete against men. The issue has gained national support as polling indicates that the majority of Americans believe that men should not compete in women’s sports. The movement gained momentum when Riley Gaines began sharing her story of being forced to compete and share a locker room with male swimmer Will “Lia” Thomas. Texas Values has worked with Riley Gaines and a number of Texas athletes including Kassidy Comer, Brooke Slusser, Jade Dickens, and more. To learn more about the Save Women’s Sports laws in Texas, please visit SaveWomensSportsTexas.com/. Texas Values law and policy team members are available for comment. To schedule an interview, please email Ashley at media@txvalues.org or call 737-314-2450 (m). ### About Texas Values Texas Values is the largest statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas. More information is available at txvalues.org. Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
Transcribe →Victory! United States Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Women and Girls’ Sports
2w ago00:27:14Tap to summarizeWashington, D.C. – June 30, 2026: Today, the United States Supreme Court released a decision in two cases: West Virginia v. BPJ and Hecox v. Little in favor of keeping men and boys out of women’s sports. This decision is a landmark victory after many notable women athletes have shared their stories of having to surrender victories and their safety when they were forced to compete against male athletes. Texas Values signed onto a legal amicus brief with other family policy organizations in support of female athletes in this case. Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, said: “Today is a monumental day for women and girls in the United States. What the Supreme Court decided today was simply the truth. No woman or girl should have her victory in competition or her privacy in locker rooms be taken from her. Idaho started this bold fight in saving women’s sports and Texas will help them fight to the finish on Tuesday.” Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values and U. S. Supreme Court Attorney, who was present in the court room at the U. S. Supreme Court during oral arguments, released the following statement: “This is one of the most important decisions ever by the Supreme Court for young girls, women and fairness in sports, and I’m so glad the court got it right!” Texas currently has two laws protecting female athletes: The Save Girls’ Sports Act (HB 25) by Representative Valoree Swanson, which protects girls in sports K-12, and the Save Women’s Sports Act (SB 15) by Senator Mayes Middleton, which protects women in collegiate sports. Representative Barbara Ehardt, the author of the Idaho law being challenged at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, has come to Texas to testify and support our legislation in Texas to protect female athletes. Currently, 26 states have laws protecting women and girls from being forced to compete against men. The issue has gained national support as polling indicates that the majority of Americans believe that men should not compete in women’s sports. The movement gained momentum when Riley Gaines began sharing her story of being forced to compete and share a locker room with male swimmer Will “Lia” Thomas. Texas Values has worked with Riley Gaines and a number of Texas athletes including Kassidy Comer, Brooke Slusser, Jade Dickens, and more. To learn more about the Save Women’s Sports laws in Texas, please visit SaveWomensSportsTexas.com/. Texas Values law and policy team members are available for comment. To schedule an interview, please email Ashley at media@txvalues.org or call 737-314-2450 (m). ### About Texas Values Texas Values is the largest statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas. More information is available at txvalues.org. Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
Transcribe →"It's a Day of Freedom."
3w ago00:33:00Tap to summarizeJoin us live now on #TexasValuesReport with host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, as he provides the latest updates on issues concerning faith, family, and freedom in Texas! Release: Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Abortion Pill Threats in Texas https://txvalues.org/release-senate-committee-hears-testimony-on-abortion-pill-threats-in-texas/ Release: Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Abortion Pill Threats in Texas https://txvalues.org/release-senate-committee-hears-testimony-on-abortion-pill-threats-in-texas/ Breaking! Texas Education Board to Take Final Vote on Social Studies Standards for TX Public School Students https://txvalues.org/breaking-texas-education-board-to-take-final-vote-on-social-studies-standards-for-tx-public-school-students/ Press Conference at the Texas State Board of Education https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18pvDxArq3/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
Transcribe →Are Your Texas Values Worth Fighting For?
4w ago00:00:31Tap to summarizeDOUBLE YOUR DONATION UP TO $400,000 BY JUNE 30! Texas Values protects your faith, family, freedom, and pro-life values in the courts, legislature and the media. Our latest work includes leading the efforts on the Texas Ten Commandments law, keeping men out of women's sports, restrooms, showers, and locker rooms, and protect teaching American values & history in our schools. Learn more and donate today at txvalues.org.
Transcribe →Tell the SBOE: "Don't Erase 250 Years of History"
4w ago00:20:08Tap to summarizeJoin us on #texasvaluesreport with special guest Brandon Hall, Texas State Board of Education Member, District 11, & guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as we fight against left leaning organizations who want to erase 250 years of history! Alert! Sign -Up to Testify at Texas Education Board TODAY! Registration Closes Tomorrow at 5p.m. https://txvalues.org/alert-sign-up-to-testify-at-texas-education-board-today-registration-closes-tomorrow-at-5p-m/ Texas Values is coming to a city near you. For more details, visit http://txvalues.org/events/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
Transcribe →The Ten Commandments Are a Part of America's Historical Foundation
Jun 400:37:23Tap to summarizeJoin us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Kelly Shackelford, President/CEO/Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute & host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, as they discuss the Texas Ten Commandments law; what's been done and what's to come. First Liberty and the law firm Hacker Stephens LLP filed an amicus brief in the case on behalf of members of Congress, including Senator Ted Cruz, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Representative Chip Roy https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ten-Commandments-Amici-Curiae-Brief.pdf Follow First Liberty Institute on X https://x.com/firstliberty_ Learn more about First Liberty Institute at http://firstliberty.org/ Learn more about Restoring Faith in America, an initiative by First Liberty Institute https://rfia.org/ Legal amicus brief filed by Texas Values: https://txvalues.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/25-50695_Split-Amici-Brief-Texas-Values.pdf Victory! Lake Travis ISD Will Post 10 Commandments Soon…(in a few weeks) https://txvalues.org/victory-lake-travis-isd-will-post-10-commandments-soonin-a-few-weeks/ RELEASE: Ten Commandments Legal Guidance Letter Sent to Texas School Districts Statewide https://txvalues.org/release-ten-commandments-legal-guidance-letter-sent-to-texas-school-districts-statewide/ Learn more about the Texas Ten Commandments Law and purchase posters for your school district at https://tencommandmentstexas.com/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
Transcribe →"It's Getting Competitive Now in Harris County-It's Possible We Win, We Just have to Work Very Hard"
May 2800:48:12Tap to summarizeJoin us live now on #TexasValuesActionReport with special guest Stan Stanart, Republican Nominee for Texas House of Representatives (HD 126), & host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values Action as they provide expert insight into the Primary Election Runoff results, including the success of Stanart's race! Learn more about Stan Stanart www.StanStanart.com and watch a number of short videos here: www.StanStanart.com/media Release: Primary Runoff Election Results Reveal Support for Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas https://txvaluesaction.org/release-primary-runoff-election-results-reveal-support-for-faith-family-freedom-in-texas/ View Texas Value Action Faith & Family Voter Guide for General Elections in November: https://txvaluesaction.org/endorsements/ Learn more about Texas Values Action at https://txvaluesaction.org/ See value in the work we're doing? Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift today! https://txvaluesaction.org/
Transcribe →2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election Recap
May 2700:51:58Tap to summarize2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election Recap hosted by Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values and Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to http://txvalues.org/give/
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