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Senate Bill 10, passed during the legislative session that concluded on June 2, 2025, requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom across Texas. The bill mandates that the display be a poster or framed copy that is legible and prominently placed. The legislation revives a longstanding debate over the intersection of religion and public education.
Supporters of SB 10 argue that the measure reflects the country’s historical foundations and promotes moral values. Opponents, including civil liberties groups, contend that it raises constitutional concerns regarding the separation of church and state.
Both chambers of the Texas Legislature approved the bill, which now proceeds to the governor’s desk. Governor Greg Abbott can sign the bill into law, veto it, or allow it to become law without his signature. If signed or allowed to take effect, the requirement would begin in the upcoming school year, depending on the bill’s implementation timeline.
This legislation is part of a national conversation about religious expression in public spaces. It follows previous efforts in Texas and other states to increase the visibility of religious texts and symbols in schools.
The outcome now depends on the governor’s action, which is expected in the coming days.
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