February 26, 2026, 4:17 PM
pastor, Minister
Pastor Protection Act (Texas Family Code 2.601–2.602)
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Religious Freedom: Religious organizations, their employees, and clergy are not required to perform or provide services for any marriage that conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs.
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Protection from Penalties: Refusing such services cannot be used as a basis for civil or criminal action, nor can it result in loss of benefits, tax exemptions, licenses, or government contracts.
Effective June 11, 2015 (S.B. 2065).
