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Trump's Religious Liberty Commission recommends expanding public religious expression
By Phil Prazan at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· 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.
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Key takeaway After hearing testimony from more than 100 witnesses over seven months, the commission released 12 recommendations that now await further debate.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
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President Donald Trump created t...
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