Sec. 110.009. EFFECT ON RIGHTS. (a) This chapter does not authorize a government agency to burden a person's free exercise of religion.
(b) The protection of religious freedom afforded by this chapter is in addition to the protections provided under federal law and the constitutions of this state and the United States. This chapter may not be construed to affect or interpret Section 4, 5, 6, or 7, Article I, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
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