Texas bill allowing school prayer presented as ‘voluntary,’ but constitutional questions remain

Texas bill allowing school prayer presented as ‘voluntary,’ but constitutional questions remain

Senate Bill 11 would allow trustee boards of public school districts and governing bodies of charter schools to approve voluntary school prayer meetings and Bible readings. Opponents argue it violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Prayer time in Texas public schools under debate

Texas school trustees would have to vote on requiring prayer time at campuses under a bill debated Wednesday.

School prayer advances in Legislature - Dallas Voice

Legislation aimed at injecting religious instruction into Texas public schools has been a central focus throughout the 2025 Texas Legislative Session. SB 10 would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom. SB11 would mandate a daily period for prayer and Bible reading in Texas public schools. Texas Freedom Network Political Director Rocío Fierro-Pérez issued the following statement: “While the committee has yet t…

Bible In Schools – 710am KURV

There’s a push in Texas to put prayer back in schools. Legislation would allow school districts to vote on whether they want to set aside time to allow kids to read from the Bible or other religious texts. State Representative David Spiller says participation would be voluntary, and families would need to opt in. It’s already passed in the State Senate, where backers say it was crafted to make sure it does not impinge on anyone’s religious belief

South San ISD adopts ‘Bible-based’ Bluebonnet curriculum | Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Starting next school year, South San Antonio Independent School District will implement the controversial Texas Bluebonnet Learning curriculum throughout its public school programs.  The district, whose high school is one of the Top 10 feeder high schools for Texas A&M University-San Antonio, is joining other San Antonio school districts in its adoption of Bluebonnet Learning.... The post South San ISD adopts ‘Bible-based’ Bluebonnet curriculum …