Relating to sovereign immunity and civil rights actions related to certain laws protecting the free exercise of religion.

HB 1394 amends Texas law to clarify the definition of "religious organization" in civil practice and government codes. It specifies that such organizations include religious schools or charities primarily focused on religious/educational or religious/charitable purposes, and must not engage in activities disqualifying them from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as defined in 1999. The bill does not create new rights but refines legal definitions affecting sovereign immunity and civil rights cases involving religious organizations. This definitional change applies to lawsuits against government entities and civil rights claims under existing statutes. The bill is currently in committee referral.