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HEB Ministries Case

HEB Ministries

August 31, 2007

Seminary fined for operating without state approval of its directors, curriculum, and professors

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First Liberty Institute makes history applying Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (TRFRA)

Philemon Homes

March 22, 2007

First Liberty Institute Makes History Applying Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (TRFRA).

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First Liberty defended Westbrook at the Texas Supreme Court, and in 2006, the court ruled unanimously in favor of Westbrook, setting an important precedent that upholds the autonomy of churches to operate according to their faith.

Westbrook v. Penley

September 26, 2006

Landmark decision at Texas Supreme Court protects church autonomy.

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Balch Springs Case

January 21, 2004

First Liberty sued a the City of Balch Springs after it banned senior citizens from praying and participating in religious activity at senior center.

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