In a landmark move, Texas has decided to display the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, sparking a nationwide debate.
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Governor Greg Abbott officially signed the bill, and critics are preparing for a legal challenge, citing constitutional concerns.
Texas will now require all public school classrooms to have the Ten Commandments prominently displayed.
Governor Greg Abbott signed this law, positioning Texas as the largest state to take such a step.
Supporters argue that the Ten Commandments are a foundational element of both the U.S. judicial and educational systems.
Critics, however, are quick to label it as an unconstitutional mix of church and state.
The new measure easily passed through the Republican-controlled Texas House and Senate.
This law requires a 16-by-20-inch poster or framed copy of a specific English version of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Supporters, like Republican state representative Candy Noble, stress its significance by saying, “The focus of this bill is to look at what is historically important to our nation educationally and judicially.”
Legal challenges are anticipated, as critics argue the law violates the separation of church and state.
This wouldn’t be the first time such a law faces a courtroom battle.
Similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas have been met with legal challenges, with Louisiana’s law being deemed unconstitutional by a federal appeals court.
Texas, it seems, could be gearing up for a similar fight.
Governor Abbott’s history of advocating for the Ten Commandments isn’t new.
He successfully argued before the Supreme Court in 2005 to keep a Ten Commandments monument on Texas Capitol grounds.
With this new law, he’s taken a step further to fortify his belief that these commandments belong in public spaces.
There are nearly 6 million students in Texas attending around 9,100 public schools, all of whom will now see the Ten Commandments every day.
Some faith leaders, including Christians and Jews, have expressed concerns that this law doesn’t take into account the diverse faiths present in Texas classrooms. Opponents claim it infringes on religious freedom.
Governor Abbott also signed a bill allowing a daily voluntary period of prayer or religious text reading in schools.
While these measures may face scrutiny, Abbott’s actions are clear: his administration seeks to underscore the historical and moral underpinnings they believe the Ten Commandments represent.
BREAKING: Texas governor signs bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms becoming the largest state to do so. https://t.co/EBpakqRvUR
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 21, 2025
