The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Southern Methodist University can separate from the United Methodist Church, following years of contention around church policies.
Southern Methodist University's attempt to separate from the United Methodist Church highlights the complex relationship between founding religious denominations and the institutions they establish.
A Texas district judge previously ruled in favor of the university regarding its autonomy, but an appeals court later reversed that decision, intensifying the legal battle.
The university's articles of incorporation changed in 2019 to establish its board as the ultimate authority, challenging the church's longstanding ownership claims.
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