Secular Coalition for Texas has announced the first annual Texas Secular Convention to be held in Austin from February 27 – March 1, 2015. It will be preceded by a Rally/Lobby Day on the steps of the Capitol, where we will raise the visibility of secular voters.
This is happening at the same time as the statewide Texas KOS Meetup, so there is no excuse not to be in Austin on the last weekend in February!
Confirmed speakers include:
• Annie Laurie Gaylor, President Freedom from Religion Foundation
• Jamila Bey, radio host of "Sex, Politics, and Religion Hour"
• Greta Christina, blogger and author of "Coming Out Atheist"
• Kathy Miller, President Texas Freedom Network
• Ron Lindsay, President Center for Inquiry
• Rep. Donna Howard, Texas House of Representatives
• David Smalley, Host Dogma Debate
• Amanda Knief, American Atheists
• Amanda Hernandez, Secular Majority
• Chris Johnson, author of "A Better Life"
• Daniel Moran, Secular Candidate for Texas House of Representatives
• Dr. Katherine McCutchan, Hispanic Secular Humanists
• Prof. Kelly Wilson, Co-Author of “Sex Education in Texas Public Schools”
• Alix Jules, Chair, DFW Coalition of Reason Diversity Council
As speakers are added, get updates on www.texassecularconvention.org, and get get frequent notifications by joining www.tx.secular.org or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/SecularCoalitionforTexas.
There will also be a Mini Camp Quest on Saturday for children ages 6-13. Campers must be registered in advance.