Texas Supreme Court to Decide on Judge's Refusal to Marry Gay Couples

The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments regarding a Waco justice of the peace, Judge Dianne Hensley, who was given a public warning by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2019 for refusing to perform same-sex wedding ceremonies on religious grounds. Hensley filed a lawsuit alleging that the commission violated her rights under the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The case revolves around whether Hensley should face sanctions for her refusal to marry gay couples and whether her actions undermine her impartiality as a judge. The court's ruling is pending.