On September 22, 2023, Texans celebrated and shared their love of Friday Night Lights with the first Parents Matter Tailgate at First Baptist Academy (FBA) in Dallas, Texas, where Governor Abbott spoke. This event brought parents from FBA and Mercy Prep and others from around the state fired up for parent empowerment. Teresa Thomas and Judi Dehann (NW Harris County Moms for America) were there to represent Moms for America. America First Policy (AFP) and Texas Home School Coalition all showed up to encourage and educate parents.