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TX SB10

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil King

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public elementary and secondary schools must display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous place in each classroom beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Posters must be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, with text legible from anywhere in the classroom, and must contain only the specified Ten Commandments text with no additional content

  • Schools must accept privately donated posters that meet requirements but may use district funds to purchase compliant posters if needed

  • The Texas Attorney General is required to defend any public school in lawsuits arising from compliance with this requirement, with the state liable for all expenses, costs, judgments, or settlements

  • No public elementary or secondary school is exempt from this requirement under any other law

Legislative Description

Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

Education

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/25/2025
Education K-162/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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