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Texas Lawmakers Push to Display Ten Commandments, Allow School Prayer in Public Classrooms

Chi H. by Chi H.
February 11, 2025
in Lifestyle, Culture, Education, Politics, Texas Family Values, Top News
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 23: A student takes notes during instruction at the Xavier Academy on August 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. In-person classroom sessions are resuming and schools around Houston are requiring mask mandates, keeping in accordance with CDC guidelines. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has gone against Gov. Greg Abbott's statewide ban on mask mandates and has issued an order that requires face coverings to be worn in schools. All staff and faculty at Xavier Academy have been vaccinated and 90% of students in attendance have also been vaccinated. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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Texas Republican lawmakers are renewing efforts to incorporate religious elements into public schools through new legislation introduced in the state Senate.

Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford) has once again filed legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, after a similar proposal passed the Senate but stalled in the House last session. Meanwhile, Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) has introduced SB 11, which would allow school districts to implement a designated time for prayer and scripture reading, with parental consent.

Supporters argue that the Ten Commandments provide foundational moral guidance and are an integral part of American history.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a strong proponent of the bills, has designated them as priorities for the 89th Legislature, expressing frustration that similar measures failed in the last session. Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) also stated that public schools have drifted from key ethical principles.

Legal experts, however, warn that such legislation could face constitutional challenges, pointing to past Supreme Court rulings striking down similar laws.

Opponents, including the Texas Freedom Network, argue that the legislation violates the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits government endorsement of religion. Legal experts point to the 1980 Supreme Court case Stone v. Graham, which struck down a similar law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in classrooms.

While no hearing dates have been set, a more conservative House this session may improve the bills’ chances of passage.

The bills are expected to spark significant debate as they advance through the Legislature.

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Chi H.

Chi H.

As a Houstonian, I report on crtitical news and inspiring stories from the state of Texas. Before joining The Texas Insider, I worked at NTD Television as a news reporter and wrote for different publications.

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