Relating to the creation of the Religious Freedom Commission.
HB 1805 proposes creating the Religious Freedom Commission within the governor's office to address religious liberty issues. The bill requires the governor to appoint seven Texas residents with expertise in religious freedom or leadership experience in major faith communities (including Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim groups). The commission would advise the governor, identify policies violating religious freedom, and recommend solutions to the legislature. It would meet quarterly with a four-member quorum, but members would receive no salary and only travel expense reimbursement. This is a procedural bill establishing an advisory body, not changing existing laws or regulations.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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