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SB 83, 78th R.S.

Relating to pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags and to observance of one minute of silence in public schools.

David Wallace & Shannon Kristine Croft v. Rick Perry; Opinion (No. 08-10092, upholding Texas moment of silence law). See: http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/08/08-10092.wpd.pdf By U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Publication Date: March 16, 2009 David Wallace & Shannon Kristine Croft v. Rick Perry and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Brief of Governor Rick Perry (No. 08-10092, Texas moment of silence law). See: http://www2.texasattorneygeneral.gov/newspubs/releases/2008/080408silencebrief.pdf By U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Publication Date: August 1, 2008 David Wallace & Shannon Kristine Croft v. Rick Perry and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Brief of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, American Civil Liberties Union, and American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas as amici curiae in support of plaintiff-appellant (No. 08-10092, Texas moment of silence law). See: http://www.aclu.org/images/asset_upload_file826_35579.pdf By U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Publication Date: June 9, 2008 David Wallace & Shannon Kristine Croft v. Rick Perry and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Appellant's brief (No. 08-10092, Texas moment of silence law). See: http://www.croftpress.com/david/politics/moment/appeal_brief.pdf By U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Publication Date: May 27, 2008 David Wallace & Shannon Kristine Croft v. Rick Perry and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Memorandum opinion and order (No. 3:06-CV-434, Texas moment of silence law). View report By U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division Publication Date: January 2, 2008 David Wallace & Shannon Kristine Croft v. Rick Perry and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD; Complaint (No. 3:06-CV-434, challenging moment of silence law). View report By U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division Publication Date: March 10, 2006 Take heart in judicial review. In Texas Lawyer Publication Date: June 2, 2003 Library Location: Periodicals Texas tilts right on abortion and other issues: with three bills that herald sweeping restrictions, one state's debate sheds light on national struggle. In Christian Science Monitor Publication Date: June 9, 2003 Library Location: Periodicals Pledge law raises issues for educators. In Straight Talk (Association of Texas Professional Educators) Publication Date: September 2003 Library Location: Periodicals 2003 legislative session dominated by budget cuts, accountability. In State Education Leader Publication Date: Summer/Fall 2003 Library Location: Periodicals Pause and ponder. In American School Board Journal Publication Date: May 2008 Library Location: Periodicals Prayer for relief. In Texas Lawyer Publication Date: February 2, 2009 Library Location: Periodicals

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