Carthage ISD band director resigns, citing new law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom

Carthage ISD band leader steps down, citing Ten Commandments rule

CARTHAGE, Texas - Carthage ISD band director Johnnie Cotton has resigned from his position, citing opposition to a new Texas law that will require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Carthage ISD band director resigns, citing opposition to 10 Commandments law

A band director at Carthage ISD has resigned, citing his opposition to a new state law that requires the 10 Commandments to be posted in classrooms.

'A line I refuse to cross': Texas teacher quits over Ten Commandments law

Carthage ISD band director resigns, citing new law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom

On Monday, Johnnie Cotton resigned from his role at Carthage ISD. He said the decision came after he was asked to install the Ten Commandments in his classroom.