IssuesJudicialLocal NewsDuncanville Church Fights Eminent Domain Seizure in Court
Isaiah MitchellOctober 8, 2020
The City of Duncanville has its eyes on a plot of land owned by a small church that's fighting back in court.
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Jeff Mateer, who held the position directly below the Texas Attorney General, has resigned.
Civil SocietyHealthcareIssuesLocal NewsDallas County Churches Rally Behind Their Communities in Light of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Charity NicholsonMarch 30, 2020
Dallas County found itself at the forefront of Texas’ coronavirus crisis, and local churches responded. Here's how these churches are serving their community.
Civil SocietyHealthcareIssuesAccused of First Amendment Violation Against Churches, City of McKinney Amends Stay-At-Home Order
Kim RobertsMarch 27, 2020
When the mayor of McKinney issued a stay-at-home order, a legal organization committed to defending religious freedom said it violated the First Amendment.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsThe Implications and Legal Authority Behind “Shelter in Place” Orders
Kim RobertsMarch 26, 2020
The legal authority of some elected officials to enact "shelter in place" orders has been on the mind of many Texans. Here are the arguments and implications.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingChurches in Magnolia Challenge City for Hiking Water Fees Without Due Process
Daniel FriendMarch 13, 2020
Churches in Magnolia are challenging the city's water fee rate structure, which charges tax-exempt organizations at a higher rate than commercial properties.
Civil SocietyEducationFederalTrump Announces Revised Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools
Daniel FriendJanuary 16, 2020
In 2018, a group of Texas middle-school students were stopped from praying in sight of their peers. President Trump announced new guidance to protect the religious liberty of students and teachers.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsWaco Judge’s Punishment by Texas Commission Raises Concerns Over Religious Liberty Violations
Kim RobertsDecember 18, 2019
Dianne Hensley, a justice of the peace in Waco, is being investigated for citing her Christian faith as reason for refusing to officiate same-sex wedding ceremonies.
FederalIssuesMatthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed as Federal Judge for Northern Texas
Tony GuajardoJune 20, 2019
Matthew Kacsmaryk, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and graduate of the University of Texas, was confirmed to a U.S. District Court yesterday.