Judge: Regulation Restricting Homeless Ministry Violates Texas RFRA
Written by Don Byrd
More State Legislatures Considering Religion
Written by Don ByrdSo many religion-themed bills are being proposed and advanced in state legislatures these days, it’s hard to keep up.
In Texas, a resolution was introduced Monday (pdf) that says the legislature “support(s) prayers, including the use of the word ‘God,’ at public gatherings as well as displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.”
In North Carolina, meanwhile, a bill would add a Bible study elective to the public school curriculum.
TX Senators Question Education Board Nominee Cargill
Written by Don Byrd
Texas Senators finally got their chance to question Board of Education Chairwoman Barbara Cargill in hearings Monday.
Proposed Law in Texas Would Reimburse Businesses Fined for Refusing Contraception Coverage
Written by Don Byrd
The Texas Legislature may try to take on the contraception mandate controversy with the state’s tax code.
Workplace Religious Freedom in the News
Written by Don Byrd
Two interesting claims of workplace religious discrimination have reached a conclusion.
