Texas Senate passes bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools

Lawmakers propose allowing chaplains on school campuses

PHOENIX — State lawmakers, for the first time ever, want to allow religious chaplains to counsel students on public school campuses.

Lawmakers Across US Push for Ten Commandments in Public Schools: 'Why Would We Not Mention God?'

Republican legislators in more than a dozen states have introduced bills calling for the public display of the Ten Comma

GOP legislators want religious chaplains in public schools

State lawmakers, for the first time ever, want to allow religious chaplains to counsel students on public school campuses. Rep. Matt Gress said the legislation that gained preliminary House approval on March 20 is strictly voluntary. The Phoenix Republican said it would be up to school districts to decide whether to participate. He also said parents would have to grant permission and could choose among any who have offered to make themselves ava…

Texas Senate passes bill requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public-school classrooms

Senate Bill 10 passed the Republican-led upper house late Wednesday on a party-line vote. Democrats condemned the measure as unconstitutional and a threat to religious liberty.

Texas students could face mandatory prayer and Ten Commandments in the classroom after Senate passes pair of bills

Lt. Governor says the measure would “ensure our students receive the same foundational moral compass as our state and country’s forefathers.”

Texas Senate passes bill to put Ten Commandments in public school classrooms

By Pavan Acharya and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2025 "Texas Senate passes bill to put Ten Commandments in public school classrooms" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up