TX SB11

School district boards and open-enrollment charter school governing bodies may adopt policies requiring daily opportunities for students and employees to participate in prayer and Bible/religious text reading, after passing a specific resolution by recorded vote

Participation requires a signed consent form from employees or parents/guardians that acknowledges voluntary choice, states no objection to the prayers/readings, and includes an express waiver of rights to bring legal claims under the First Amendment Establishment Clause

Prayers and religious readings cannot be broadcast over public address systems, cannot substitute for instructional time, and must be conducted outside the presence or hearing of non-consenting individuals

The Texas Attorney General must provide compliance advice and model consent forms upon request, and must defend districts/schools in lawsuits arising from the policy, with the state assuming liability for legal expenses, judgments, and settlements

All school boards and charter school governing bodies must take a recorded vote on whether to adopt the resolution within six months of the effective date; the law applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year