US EditionTexas Senate passes bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools
- In Texas, a Senate education committee advanced bills requiring the Ten Commandments in schools and allowing optional prayer time, despite opposition from figures like Rev. Jody Harrison, who highlighted the importance of church-state separation.
- A Texas Senate education committee advanced bills to display the Ten Commandments and allow prayer time in public schools, with supporters claiming church-state separation is a myth.
- Experts noted that recent Supreme Court decisions empowered the Religious Right, which has pushed for more religious education in Texas schools.
- Local parents in Fort Bend County opposed the proposed Bluebonnet curriculum, which integrates Bible teachings into public education despite state approval.
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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 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
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