No one should be turned away from a courthouse because of who they love, or because of who they are.

But under a new rule from the Texas Supreme Court, judges can now legally refuse to officiate same-sex weddings based on their personal religious beliefs. This change rewrites the rules on judicial conduct and opens the door to discrimination—allowing judges to perform weddings for straight couples while denying the same civil ceremony to LGBTQ+ Texans.

This isn’t just about wedding ceremonies. It’s about equality before the law. When public officials, especially judges, choose which citizens they will serve, the foundation of impartial justice begins to crack. And when that choice is justified through religion, it sends a dangerous message: that faith can be used as a tool to deny others their rights.

Religious freedom is a core American value. But it should never be a weapon to exclude. Across Texas, many LGBTQ+ people are also people of faith. Their love is no less sacred, and their right to marry no less valid. They deserve a legal system that honors the Constitution, not one that forces them to prove their worthiness for equal treatment.

We call on the Texas Supreme Court to rescind its recent comment on Canon 4 of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, which allows this form of discrimination to go unpunished. And if the court refuses, we demand that the Texas Legislature pass clear, enforceable protections ensuring no judge can deny civil services based on sexual orientation.

Everyone deserves equal dignity under the law. No couple should be told to find another judge just because of who they love.

Sign this petition to tell Texas leaders: Discrimination has no place in our courts. Equal justice means equal treatment—for all.