Summary
The Texas Supreme Court decided that judges in Texas can refuse to perform same-sex marriages if it goes against their religious beliefs. This decision changes the rules on how judges are expected to act, allowing them to decline performing certain marriage ceremonies based on personal religious reasons.
Key Facts
- Texas Supreme Court ruled judges can refuse same-sex marriages for religious reasons.
- The ruling changes Canon 4 of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.
- The change allows judges to refrain from performing weddings without breaking rules of impartiality.
- This follows the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage.
- In 2019, a judge in Waco faced issues for not marrying same-sex couples, citing Christian beliefs.
- The new rule became effective on October 24.
- It is a developing news story, meaning more updates may come in the future.
