The state Senate has passed Senate Bill 26, which would prohibit local or state officials from forcing houses of worship to close.
The Legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angela Paxton, defines worship as an "essential service."
A companion bill in the House of Representatives is HB 1239. Sponsored by Rep. Scott Sanford.
The group Texas Values, which is supporting the legislation in both houses, said in a press release that "Churches provide essential spiritual and mental health support in a time of crisis. Closing churches not only eliminates these critical services, but it violates the religious freedom rights guaranteed by our laws and Constitution."
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