Tex. Gov't Code Section 76.018
Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion

For purposes of Chapter 110 (Religious Freedom), 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.

Source: Section 76.018 — Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.76.htm#76.018 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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Original Source: Section 76.018 — Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.76.htm#76.018 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Tex. Gov't Code Section 76.018 Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion

Tex. Gov't Code Section 76.018
Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion