Sec. 110.004. DEFENSE. A person whose free exercise of religion has been substantially burdened in violation of Section 110.003 or 110.0031 may assert that violation as a defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding without regard to whether the proceeding is brought in the name of the state or by any other person.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (H.B. 1239), Sec. 4, eff. June 16, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 5 - Governmental Liability
Chapter 110 - Religious Freedom
Section 110.003. Religious Freedom Protected
Section 110.0031. Prohibition on Orders Closing Places of Worship
Section 110.006. Notice; Right to Accommodate
Section 110.007. One-Year Limitations Period
Section 110.008. Sovereign Immunity Waived
Section 110.009. Effect on Rights
Section 110.010. Application to Certain Cases
Section 110.012. Grant to Religious Organization Not Affected