Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) demanded that lawmakers stand for the invocation prayer in the Texas state House or be removed by security. Patrick did not cite any law that requires lawmakers to participate in prayer.
"If you don't stand for the invocation, I'll have you removed" was what Lt Gov of TX Patrick said as he threatened to have Texans removed from the gallery if they didn't stand to participate in a prayer
— Miranda 🖤🤍💜 (@DoomScroling) August 17, 2025
We are not a Christian Nation & no one should have to participate in prayer pic.twitter.com/abOrqhy87q
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