Chick-fil-A inspires new religious liberty law in Texas

Published July 19, 2019 8:00pm ET



Chick-fil-A is known for its delicious chicken sandwiches and summertime lemonade. Now, it can add another accolade to its list of accomplishments: being the inspiration for a religious liberty law in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that doesn’t explicitly mention the famous fried chicken fast food restaurant, but he did sign it surrounded by Chick-fil-A sandwiches and drinks. The law bans government entities from taking “adverse action” over an individual or organization’s affiliation to a religious organization. The law will take effect Sept. 1, 2019.