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TX HB1348

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Little

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Texas public elementary and secondary schools to display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous place in every classroom

  • Specifies display requirements: posters must be at least 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall, with text legible to a person with average vision from anywhere in the classroom

  • Mandates the exact text of the Ten Commandments to be displayed, prescribing specific wording from a particular biblical translation

  • Schools lacking compliant displays must accept privately donated posters or framed copies that meet specifications and contain no additional content

  • Schools with excess compliant displays must offer them as donations to other public schools; the requirement takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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