86th LegislatureJudicialHigher Court Sides With Churches Targeted by City’s Hiked Water Rates
Isaiah MitchellDecember 25, 2020
The appeals court agreed that the churches, which pay more for water than regular businesses, deserve another trial.
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87th LegislatureIssuesLocal NewsState HouseState SenateProposed Bill Would Bar Elected Officials from Closing Churches, Even During Disasters
Isaiah MitchellDecember 24, 2020
The proposed bill would bar government officials at all levels in Texas from shutting down houses of worship.
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.
Civil SocietyIssuesUniversity of North Texas Professor Fired for Criticizing “Microaggressions” Flyer
Kim RobertsApril 22, 2020
A math professor filed a federal lawsuit against his former employer after he was fired for making a joke about flyers warning of "microaggressions."
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 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.
86th LegislatureIssuesLocal NewsGovernor Abbott Signs “Chick-fil-A” Bill Into Law After Heated San Antonio Mayoral Race
Tony GuajardoJune 13, 2019
Following a close San Antonio mayoral race, the "Save Chick-fil-A" bill is now law after it was signed by the Governor on Monday.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateHere’s Where Some of the Most Prominent Bills Stand Post-Session
McKenzie TaylorMay 28, 2019
The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
IssuesState HouseState SenateBREAKING: FAA Opens Investigation into San Antonio’s Chick-fil-A Airport Controversy
Tony GuajardoMay 24, 2019
The FAA Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into the San Antonio City Council decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from an airport contract.
86th LegislatureState HouseState Senate“Chick-Fil-A” Bill Protecting Religious Affiliations Passes House, Democrats Speak Out
Tony GuajardoMay 20, 2019
SB 1978, widely known as the “Chick-fil-A Bill,” passed the House today amid accusations of discriminatory intent by Democrats and LGBT advocates.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateHere’s Where Key Legislation Stands in the Final Week of Session
McKenzie TaylorMay 20, 2019
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseChairwoman Thompson Unexpectedly Cuts Committee Testimony Short for Therapy Bill
Katie FisherMay 2, 2019
The unorthodox move denied some Texans the ability to publicly testify against legislation they view as an abridgment of religious liberty.
86th LegislatureIssuesLocal NewsSan Antonio City Council Targets Chick-Fil-A, Excludes from Airport
Tony GuajardoMarch 22, 2019
San Antonio City Council votes to exclude Chick-Fil-A from the city's airport over the restaurant's Christian beliefs.