Westbrook v. Penley
At the Texas Supreme Court, First Liberty successfully defends a church prosecuted for conducting internal operations according to its doctrinal standards, establishing the doctrine of “church autonomy” for the first time in Texas history.
HEB Ministries, Inc. v. Tex. Higher Educ. Coordinating Bd
After the State of Texas fined Tyndale Seminary for calling itself a “seminary” and operating without government approval, First Liberty wins a precedent-setting victory at the Texas Supreme Court, protecting the religious freedom and autonomy of religious institutions.
