Sec. 76.018. APPLICATION OF LAW RELATING TO FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION. For purposes of Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, an ordinance, rule, order, decision, or practice that applies to a person in the custody of a correctional facility operated by or under a contract with a community supervision and corrections department is presumed to be in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means of furthering that interest. The presumption may be rebutted.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 399, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 76 - Community Supervision and Corrections Departments
Section 76.002. Establishment of Departments
Section 76.003. Community Justice Council
Section 76.004. Department Director; Fiscal Officer
Section 76.0045. Judicial Responsibilities; Immunity
Section 76.005. Standards for Officers
Section 76.0051. Authorization to Carry Weapon
Section 76.006. Employee Status and Benefits
Section 76.007. Public Funds, Grants, and Gifts
Section 76.008. Financial Responsibilities of Counties
Section 76.009. Financial Responsibilities of Districts
Section 76.010. State Funds or Guarantees for Corrections Facilities
Section 76.011. Operation of Certain Services and Programs
Section 76.012. Reporting and Management Services
Section 76.014. Assessment and Enhancement of Defendant's Educational Skills
Section 76.015. Reimbursement Fee
Section 76.016. Victim Notification
Section 76.017. Treatment Alternative to Incarceration Program
Section 76.018. Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion