In the News ... “Lawmakers seek to expand religious freedom in Texas"

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• Here's what they're proposing

Nikki Griswold, Reporter
• Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN, TEXAS - Freshman Democratic Rep. Salman Bhojani, one of the state's first Muslim legislators, on Tuesday unveiled three bills he has filed that aim to improve the ability of Texans of all faiths to practice their religions

The bills, which have bipartisan support in the Texas House, would expand the state’s list of optional holidays to include additional religious holy days, prevent STAAR tests and end-of-course exams from being held on religious holidays, and clarify that religious leaders of all faiths are authorized to perform marriages ...

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