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Texas Supreme Court says judges can refuse to perform gay marriages

The Texas Supreme Court recently amended rules to state that judges in Texas may now refuse to perform same-sex marriages on religious grounds without facing sanctions. Here’s what to know: What does the rule change mean?

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Texas Supreme Court allows judges to decline performing gay marriage ceremonies

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Texas Supreme Court rules that judges can refuse to marry same-sex couples

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Texas judges won't face sanctions for turning down same-sex weddings on religious grounds

Texas judges who decline to perform a wedding ceremony based on a "sincerely held religious belief" do not violate the state's rules on judicial impartiality, according to a comment the Texas Supreme ...

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Judges in this state can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages

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Texas judges can now refuse same-sex weddings based on religious beliefs

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Federal appeals court will hear arguments in Texas’ and Louisiana’s Ten Commandments cases in January

The judges opting to hear the cases together marks a significant development in a saga that many believe will reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Anna Hord as Judge of 286th Judicial District Court in Texas

Governor Abbott appoints Anna Hord as judge for Texas's 286th Judicial District Court. Her term is until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected.

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Texas Prop 3 expands bail denials but could strain courts, some experts say

In Texas, 75% of proposed constitutional amendments have been passed by voters since 1876, while five previous amendments related to bail denial each passed with at least 79% of the vote.