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Waco judge who won’t marry gay couples awarded $640,000 in lawsuit against Texas judicial agency
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Toluwani Osibamowo, KERA , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The outcome of the lawsuit was a ruling in favor of the Waco judge, with an award of $640,000.
A lawsuit against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct has resulted in a significant award for a McLennan County Justice of the Peace. The judge, who is from Waco, refused to marry gay couples and was subsequently disciplined by the commission. The disciplinary action led to a lawsuit, which was heard by a Travis County judge.
The outcome of the lawsuit was a ruling in favor of the Waco judge, with an award of $640,000. Further details about the case and the ruling are available from the source, Houston Public Media.
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Category: government Published: June 23, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A lawsuit against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct has resulted in a significant award for a McLennan County Justice of the Peace. The judge, who is from Waco, refused to marry gay couples…
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