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as posted by the channelThe Texas House is set to vote today on two Senate bills—one requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, and another allowing schools to establish a designated prayer time.
What is SB 10?
Senate Bill 10 would require every public school classroom in Texas to display the Ten Commandments in a "durable poster or framed copy." The displays must be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall—large enough to be legible to a person with average vision from anywhere in the classroom.
Schools without compliant displays would be required to accept donated copies or use public funds to install them. If enacted, the law would take effect in the 2025–26 school year.
What is SB 11?
Senate Bill 11 would allow school districts and public charter schools to set aside time during the school day for prayer and the reading of religious texts. Participation would require a signed parental consent form.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick voiced his support for the bill, saying, "Religious freedom is a bedrock principle upon which America was founded, recognizing our rights come directly from God, not the government."
The measure states that prayer time must occur outside of regular class instruction, and both students and staff would have the option to opt out.
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