Rights groups oppose Texas law that lets chaplains work as school counselors

Opponents of law passed in Republican-run state argue it is violation of religious freedom guaranteed in US constitution

A new law in Texas that allows chaplains to work as counselors in the Republican-run state's public schools is unconstitutional, rights groups have claimed.

Opponents argue it is a violation of religious freedom and the separation of church and state guaranteed by the US constitution. Lawmakers against the bill called it a Trojan horse" to evangelize children.