Patriots Rise at Dawn: Texans Push Back Against Attempts to Rewrite History in Our Schools
Early Tuesday morning, a group of determined patriots gathered in the dark. At 4 a.m., 13 of us met at the Denton County Commissioners Court. Another bus left from Grapevine carrying 35 more. Together, we headed to Austin to make our voices heard at the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting on social studies standards.
The energy was electric. Patriots from across Texas filled the room. We stood shoulder to shoulder with leaders like Rick Greene, Frank Gaffney, Senator Bob Hall, D’rinda Randall, and Abraham George, who brought representation from the state Republican Party. Three of us from the Denton group spoke, and it felt like our concerns truly landed.
The Battle Over Texas Classrooms
Our message was straightforward: We must protect the accurate teaching of American and Texas history. Groups like CAIR have shown up in force at recent SBOE meetings—reports from one earlier session mentioned around 80 CAIR members present, with only a handful of voices pushing back against proposed changes.
The core issue? Efforts to insert what many see as distorted or one-sided Islamic narratives into our state’s curriculum, at the expense of factual history. Speakers highlighted claims that simply don’t hold up, such as suggestions that Muslims built the Alamo or other historical rewrites that feel designed more to reshape perceptions than to educate.
Why does this matter so deeply? As one speaker put it, this aligns with a long-recognized strategy—echoed in the 1963 Communist agenda—to capture the minds of the next generation by rewriting history. If you control what children learn about the past, you can influence the future of the nation and undermine foundational principles like our Constitution.
Warnings from History
We’ve seen this playbook before. Pastor Rafael Cruz has warned about it, drawing from his experiences in Cuba. Similar patterns played out in Venezuela, and under Stalin and Lenin in the Soviet Union. One speaker shared a personal story: Her children, who came from Russia and were homeschooled here, had been so thoroughly taught a revised version of history that they initially refused to believe Stalin and Lenin were responsible for the deaths of millions. It took time and facts to break through the indoctrination.
That’s the danger. When ideology replaces truth in education, entire generations can lose touch with reality.
Standing for Facts and Judeo-Christian Roots
Senator Bob Hall delivered a powerful, fact-based testimony. He laid out uncomfortable truths about certain aspects of Islamic doctrine and history—issues like the treatment of women, lack of rights, and historical practices such as child marriage (noting Aisha’s age at marriage to Muhammad). When CAIR supporters interrupted, shouting that “Christians do that too,” the room erupted in denial. The crowd reminded everyone of biblical teachings that strongly condemn harming children.
The point wasn’t about attacking any faith, but about honesty in education. America was founded as a Judeo-Christian nation. From the 1600s onward, children learned to read using the Bible. Prayer and Scripture were part of school life until the Supreme Court rulings in the early 1960s removed them. Many argue that moral decline in schools and society accelerated from that point—linking it to decisions like Roe v. Wade and the removal of biblical influence.
Texas has a proud tradition of standing strong for freedom and Christian values. That’s exactly why some see it as a prime target. As the speaker noted: “If you take over Texas, which is the strongest state in the nation, you take over the nation.” Imams and activists have openly discussed ambitions to expand influence, and the Koran’s stated goals for global dominance are no secret to those who study it.
What We Accomplished
Tuesday wasn’t about stopping every change in one day. It was about showing up—loudly and clearly. Patriots made sure elected officials and the public heard that many Texans reject any attempt to whitewash history or prioritize narratives that conflict with American values and constitutional principles.
The Islamic movement’s push is real and open. But so is the resistance. Voices from Denton, Grapevine, and beyond stood firm for truth over revisionism, for protecting our children’s education from ideological capture.
This fight isn’t over. The SBOE process continues, and more Texans need to engage—whether by attending meetings, contacting representatives, or speaking out. Our history, our values, and our children’s future are worth defending.
What do you think? Have you followed the ongoing debates at the Texas SBOE? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let’s keep the conversation going. If you’re in Texas, consider getting involved—our state’s strength starts with informed, active citizens.
Stay vigilant, Texas.
