Texas HB2969 prohibits discrimination against applicants and holders of law licenses based on religious beliefs or constitutional rights.

Texas HB2969 amends the Government Code to prohibit any rule, policy, or penalty that limits an applicant's or state bar member's ability to obtain or maintain a law license based on sincerely held religious beliefs. It also prevents any burden on the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, membership in religious organizations, freedom of association, or freedom of assembly. The bill allows exceptions if the rule or policy is essential to a compelling governmental purpose and narrowly tailored.

Texas HB2969 prohibits discrimination against applicants and holders of law licenses based on religious beliefs or constitutional rights.

Texas HB2969 amends the Government Code to prohibit any rule, policy, or penalty that limits an applicant's or state bar member's ability to obtain or maintain a law license based on sincerely held religious beliefs. It also prevents any burden on the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, membership in religious organizations, freedom of association, or freedom of assembly. The bill allows exceptions if the rule or policy is essential to a compelling governmental purpose and narrowly tailored.