Texas Family Code

§ 2.601 — RIGHTS OF CERTAIN RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

FA § 2.601Title 1. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP · Part A. MARRIAGE · Ch. 2. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP · Art. G. FREEDOM OF RELIGION WITH RESPECT TO RECOGNIZING OR PERFORMING CERTAIN MARRIAGES

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A religious organization, an organization supervised or controlled by or in connection with a religious organization, an individual employed by a religious organization while acting in the scope of that employment, or a clergy or minister may not be required to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges for a purpose related to the solemnization, formation, or celebration of any marriage if the action would cause the organization or individual to violate a sincerely held religious belief.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 434 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2015.