Dan Patrick directs Texas Senate to study ways to further ingrain religion into public life
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has directed state lawmakers to explore ways to integrate religion more deeply into public life. Among the interim charges, senators are tasked with comparing state and federal religious liberty laws, assessing the need for additional protections, and educating Texans about their right to practice religion in various settings, including education and healthcare. Additionally, lawmakers will review a 2025 law allowing public schools to excuse student absences for religious instruction. These directives are part of Patrick's broader agenda, which has included efforts to challenge perceived threats to Christian values in Texas.
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