The homeless center responded, claiming churches are protected to do work that is an expression of their religious practice.

A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the court to shut down a homeless center he says is a public nuisance.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center in Austin over "operating as a common nuisance in violation of Texas law."

The Republican sued Sunrise Community Church's Homeless Navigation Center Tuesday for alleged nuisance violations

Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center has provided care for a variety of needs, including food and health care assistance, since 2015. The lawsuit accuses the nonprofit of being a "common nuisance" to the neighborhood.

The Texas Attorney General sues Austin's Sunrise Homeless Center, citing illegal activity and public safety concerns, especially near a school.