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TX SB1556
TX SB1556Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.
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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Crossed Over
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.
AI Summary
This bill protects the right of public school employees to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty, unless the government can demonstrate a compelling state interest that is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. The bill amends the Education Code to specifically prohibit the school district, school, or any other state governmental entity from infringing on this right, unless they can meet this high legal standard. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all members in each legislative chamber, or otherwise on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 04/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB1556 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB01556E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB01556S.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB01556I.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB01556I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB01556I.htm |
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