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TX HB2116

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Spiller

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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 each classroom

  • Specifies display 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, beginning with "I am the LORD your God" and listing all ten commandments

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

  • Schools with excess Ten Commandments posters must offer them as donations to other public schools that need them

  • Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

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

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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