Texas is Being a Dick. Again.

John H. Ramirez, Applicant

v.

Bryan Collier, Executive Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, et al.

During the litigation below, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice abruptly added a rule that would bar clergy from praying aloud. By a letter dated August 19, it took the position not only that the chaplain would have a “No-Contact” policy, but also a “No-Speaking” policy—which Texas now explains as disallowing any “audible prayer”