"WAR ON CHRISTMAS" ENDS IN TEXAS AFTER NEW LAW IS PASSED

"I love this. Thank you, Texas. Thank you for stopping the insanity." -Glenn Beck According to a Glenn Beck report, a new law, having bipartisan support, was passed in Texas that reiterates students'; teachers'; and parents' First Amendment rights to "acknowledge Christmas on school grounds without fear of censorship, persecution, or litigation." The FAQ page on the MerryChristmasTexas.com website posts the following information: Can my school acknowledge Christmas? Yes. HB 308 guarantees the freedom of acknowledging Christmas for teachers and students in our public schools without fear of censorship, persecution or litigation. Can teachers and students face punishment for talking about Christmas? No. HB 308 respects the first amendment rights of students and staff and tells school districts that they don't have to be "speech police" for Christmas expressions. Teachers and students in Texas no longer need fear political correctness run amok, that have led to Christmas Trees being replaced with "Holiday Trees" and simple greetings such as "Merry Christmas" landing a student or teacher in hot water. Does this new law force school districts to teach about Christmas and other holidays? No, HB 308 states that a school district "may educate" students about the history and cultural impact of Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays. Does this new law force school districts, staff or students to endorse a particular religion? No. HB 308 specifically states that displays "may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief." Apparently the need for the law came about after many restrictions against using the word "Christmas" began arising in various situations. "I love this," remarked Beck regarding the passage of the law. "I love this. Thank you, Texas. Thank you for stopping the insanity," he added.