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SB 10Signed into law; challenged in federal court89th Regular Session (2025)

Public school classrooms are required to post the Ten Commandments

What it does

SB 10 requires every public elementary and secondary school classroom in Texas to display a poster of the Ten Commandments in a specific size and wording. Schools must accept donated posters. Lawsuits filed by families in several districts are moving through federal court.

What it means for your community

Your childs classroom may look different this year, and your district may be spending staff time on compliance or legal questions. Court rulings could change what districts are required to do, so the practical outcome is not settled.

Read the full bill on Texas Legislature Online

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