Texas Senate Passes Religious “Association” Bill as State Legislative Deadline Approaches
The Texas Senate passed a bill that claims to protect religious liberty, but is raising concerns and questions about its purpose and whether it is necessary.
BJC’s Tyler: “It Feels Like We Haven’t Heard the End” of Execution Chamber Cases
Written opinions in two recent and seemingly conflicting U.S. Supreme Court rulings in execution chamber cases may signal more to come in that area, according to the BJC’s Amanda Tyler.
Texas Revises Policy, Bans All Clergy in Execution Chamber
Refusing a condemned inmate’s request to receive spiritual comfort at the moment of death is no way to advance the cause of religious liberty.
Texas AG Opens Religious Discrimination Investigation over Chik-fil-A Airport Exclusion
San Antonio’s decision to exclude a popular restaurant from its airport vendor contract because of conduct the company claims is religiously motivated is being investigated for religious discrimination.
Texas Senate Committee Approves Sweeping Religious Exemption Bill
A Texas Senate committee has advanced Senate Bill 17, which allows state-licensed professionals to refuse service that conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs.
