Overview
- Senate Bill 10 passed the Texas Senate 28-3 on May 28, requiring a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments at least 16 inches by 20 inches in every public school classroom.
- Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled his intent to sign the legislation, which is slated to take effect in the 2025–26 academic year.
- The law contains no enforcement provisions and offers no penalties or procedures for schools or teachers who fail to comply.
- Civil liberties organizations including the ACLU and Freedom From Religion Foundation are preparing legal challenges, citing the Supreme Court’s 1980 decision in Stone v. Graham.
- Advocates say the displays will reinforce moral values in schools, while critics warn the requirement privileges one faith and violates the First Amendment’s establishment clause.