SB 2574 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.

SB 2574, titled the "Protection of Religious Liberty from Nativist Jurisprudence Act," restricts Texas state and local officials - including school employees - from enforcing Texas' Blaine amendments (constitutional provisions limiting religious funding) or the federal Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The bill prohibits enforcement unless the U.S. Supreme Court overrules two recent rulings (Espinoza v. Montana and Carson v. Makin) or specific court orders require it. Individuals harmed by prohibited enforcement can sue for injunctions, damages, and attorney fees, while those bringing enforcement actions that fail must pay the opposing side's legal costs. This directly affects school officials, government employees, and religious entities navigating state education and religious freedom policies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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