Religious child welfare agencies allowed to refuse same-sex couples while receiving state funds
Enacted5/10
Texas · Texas HB 3859 · Jun 15, 2017
Impact 5/10
Allows state-licensed child welfare organizations to refuse to place children with same-sex couples or other applicants who conflict with the agency's sincerely held religious beliefs, while still receiving state funding.
LGBTQ+Safety net & benefitsGovernment & civil serviceChildrenParents / caregivers
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✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16