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SB 965 - Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas - Texas Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott


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Title: Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes teachers the right to pray while working in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty unless (Sec. 1):

    • Prohibiting would further compel state interests; and 

    • Narrowly tailored using the least restrictive means to achieve that compelling state interest.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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Title: Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes teachers the right to pray while working in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty unless (Sec. 1):

    • Prohibiting would further compel state interests; and 

    • Narrowly tailored using the least restrictive means to achieve that compelling state interest.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Title: Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas

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