| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the founding
principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high
school students and the posting of the founding documents of the
United States in public school buildings.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 1776 would require any district and charter school to permit and encourage the open display of America's founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, Federalist Papers, and other writings from the Founding Fathers. Additionally, it would require all district and charter schools to provide a one-half elective credit on the founding principles of the United States.
Texas Action supports HB 1776 as it would provide students a crucial understanding of our nation's founding and the philosophical underpinnings of the principles of liberty and limited government.