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Texas Allows Judges to Refuse Same-Sex Weddings on Religious Grounds

Texas Allows Judges to Refuse Same-Sex Weddings on Religious Grounds

Texas Allows Judges to Refuse Same-Sex Weddings on Religious Grounds
Above: The Austin Pride Foundation's Pride Parade in Austin, Texas on Aug. 23, 2025. Image copyright: David Buono/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

The Spin

Texas judges deserve protection from being forced to violate their deeply held religious convictions. The Texas Supreme Court rightfully clarified that public officials shouldn't have to choose between their conscience and career when it comes to performing same-sex weddings. Any ruling that chips away at Obergfell is a win for children's rights.

Texas has granted public officials the right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples through judicial conduct changes — a sure sign that opponents of same-sex marriage are driven by hate and bigotry. This discriminatory policy violates equal protection principles and allows government officials to treat citizens unequally based on sexual orientation.

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Texas has granted public officials the right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples through judicial conduct changes — a sure sign that opponents of same-sex marriage are driven by hate and bigotry. This discriminatory policy violates equal protection principles and allows government officials to treat citizens unequally based on sexual orientation.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 12% chance that Obergefell v. Hodges will be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court before Jan. 1, 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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