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Sections 4 through 7 of Article I, including the recently adopted Section [[Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 6-a|6-a]], concern religion. | Sections 4 through 7 of Article I, including the recently adopted Section [[Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 6-a|6-a]], concern religion. | ||
Under this section, the | Under this section, the State is prohibited from requiring the following oath: "I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God." | ||
In addition, the section prohibits a person from testifying in any state judicial proceeding unless he or she is "subject to the pains and penalties of perjury." | In addition, the section prohibits a person from testifying in any state judicial proceeding unless he or she is "subject to the pains and penalties of perjury." | ||