Although Texas doesn’t recognize same-sex “marriage,” Dallas District Court Judge Teni Callahan brushed aside the state’s constitution and ruled that the ban on same-sex “marriage” violates the concept of equal protection under the law. Her decision paves the way for a homosexual couple to legally “divorce.” Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott argued that a state can’t dissolve a marriage that it never recognized. But unfortunately, anything is possible when courts are populated by judges who have nothing but contempt for the law. Cathie Adams called the ruling an “overreach” and believes that homosexual activists have finally “found someone in Dallas to participate in their endeavor” to redefine marriage without the voter support. It’s part of a broader, backdoor strategy to challenge marriage laws across the country. Obviously the state will appeal Callahan’s decision. Governor Rick Perry (R) denounced the ruling as “flawed,” saying that the people of Texas have already spoken on the issue. The bottom line is that this judge wants to change the law. And that’s a job for the legislature and the people — not the courts.

Source: Family Research Council, 10/2/09