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TX SB26
TX SB26Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
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Introduced
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
In Committee
04/06/2021
04/06/2021
Crossed Over
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and the closure of places of worship during a state of disaster declared under the Texas Government Code. It defines "place of worship" and "public official" for the purposes of the bill. The bill also prohibits government agencies or public officials from issuing orders that close or have the effect of closing places of worship in Texas or in a specific geographic area of the state. The bill allows a person whose free exercise of religion has been substantially burdened to assert that violation as a defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Dawn Buckingham (R)*,
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Bob Hall (R)*,
Kelly Hancock (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R)*,
Jane Nelson (R)*,
Angela Paxton (R)*,
Charles Perry (R)*,
Charles Schwertner (R)*,
Drew Springer (R)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Eddie Lucio (D),
Robert Nichols (R),
Larry Taylor (R),
Royce West (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 04/06/2021)
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