Texas Citizens for Science

Texas Citizens for Science (TCS) is a Midland-based advocacy group that works to protect the accuracy and reliability of science education in Texas. Its main activity is to oppose organized creationism in Texas, especially at the Texas State Board of Education, Texas Education Agency, Texas Legislature, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.cite web|url= http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/highereducation/entries/2008/01/11/science_education_advocate_to.html
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TCS was formed in January, 2003 as the successor to the Texas Council for Science Education that was active during 1980-1994.cite web|url= http://www.texscience.org/index.php|title= Texas Citizens for Science|accessdate= 2008-01-22]

Steven Schafersman, the president of the organization, is a geologist and former university professor. [ [http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/steven_schafersman/schafersman-bio.html Internet Infidels biography for Steven Schafersman] ] [ [http://www.texscience.org/files/schafersman-july9-testimony.htm Testimony of Steven Schafersman, TCS President] ]

In 2003, TCS was involved in opposing the introduction of creationism in hearings conducted by the Texas State Board of Education on biology textbooks. Schafersman testified before the board. [ [http://www.geotimes.org/sept03/WebExtra091203.html Evolution debate continues in Texas] , Megan Sever, Geotimes, American Geological Institute, September 12, 2003] [ [http://texscience.org/files/icons-revealed/ Written Testimony to the State Board of Education of Texas] , Steven D. Schafersman Texas Citizens for Science August 18, 2003] [ [http://www.tea.state.tx.us/textbooks/adoptprocess/2004adopt/textbookhearingjuly2004.pdf Transcript of a public hearing before the Texas State Board of Education] , 14 July 2004]

In 2007-2008, TCS provided information to the public about the forced resignation of Christine Comer from the Texas Education Agency and the attempt of the Institute for Creation Research to win Texas certification to offer masters degrees in science education.

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External links

* [http://www.texscience.org/index.php Texas Citizens for Science] webpage