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Does conviction lead to action? For Judge Dianna Hensley, I’d say so.
As a Texas Judge, Hensley was previously disciplined for declining to officiate same-sex weddings in her town due to personal religious beliefs. On June 16th, 2026, however, she won $640,000 in a legal victory—$10,000 in damages plus $630,000 in attorneys’ fees. How?
According to the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Hensley was to be protected from “investigating, sanctioning, or disciplining.”
“Judge Hensley always adhered to the law and the legal guidance provided by the attorney general of Texas,” said First Liberty Institute Executive General Counsel Hiram Sasser. “We are grateful that this case has concluded and that Judge Hensley was vindicated.” First Liberty added that while Hensley refused to officiate the wedding in McLennan County, Hensley compiled a referral list of officiants who would perform the ceremonies at her price.