Texas HB1394 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to redefine "religious organization" and repeals Section 110.011, affecting sovereign.

Texas HB1394 modifies the definition of "religious organization" in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, specifying that such organizations must either be religious schools or charities primarily for religious purposes, or not engage in disqualifying activities under the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also repeals Section 110.011, which previously outlined exceptions to sovereign immunity for religious organizations. This change means that sovereign immunity is waived for most entities, except for religious organizations as newly defined. The amendments take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1394 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to redefine "religious organization" and repeals Section 110.011, affecting sovereign.

Texas HB1394 modifies the definition of "religious organization" in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, specifying that such organizations must either be religious schools or charities primarily for religious purposes, or not engage in disqualifying activities under the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also repeals Section 110.011, which previously outlined exceptions to sovereign immunity for religious organizations. This change means that sovereign immunity is waived for most entities, except for religious organizations as newly defined. The amendments take effect on September 1, 2025.