Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
§ 110.001 — DEFINITIONS
CP § 110.001Title 5. GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY · Ch. 110. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Statute text
View on source(a)In this chapter:
(1)"Free exercise of religion" means an act or refusal to act that is substantially motivated by sincere religious belief. In determining whether an act or refusal to act is substantially motivated by sincere religious belief under this chapter, it is not necessary to determine that the act or refusal to act is motivated by a central part or central requirement of the person's sincere religious belief.
(2)"Government agency" means:
(A)this state or a municipality or other political subdivision of this state; and
(B)any agency of this state or a municipality or other political subdivision of this state, including a department, bureau, board, commission, office, agency, council, or public institution of higher education.
(3)"Place of worship" means a building or grounds where religious activities are conducted.
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Legislative history
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 1239), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.