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Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 24, 2026
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A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
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