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Trump's Religious Liberty Commission recommends expanding public religious expression
By Phil Prazan at NBC DFW
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
The Trump administration is considering a series of recommendations aimed at expanding protections for religious expression in public life — an effort led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that is expected to reignite debate over the separation of church and state. President Donald Trump created the Com
Key takeaway After hearing testimony from more than 100 witnesses over seven months, the commission released 12 recommendations that now await further debate.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The debate over expanding public religious expression, sparked by the Commission on Religious Liberty's recommendations, will likely resonate strongly in Fort Worth , a city with a significant Christian presence and home to several major churches and Texas Christian University. The proposals to protect religious expression in public settings, such as allowing teachers to pray before class, may find support among the city's conservative residents. However, others may share the concerns of the Texas Freedom Network, worrying that blurring the lines between church and state could lead to favoritism towards certain religions. As the recommendations await further debate, Fort Worth residents will be watching to see how the issue plays out, particularly in the city's public schools and government institutions. The Fort Worth ISD, in particular, may face challenges in balancing the rights of students and teachers to express their faith with the need to maintain a neutral and inclusive environment.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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