Texas Senate Says “Thou Shalt Display 10 Commandments In School”

The Texas Senate has recently made headlines and caused a ripple by passing a bill that would require schools to display the Ten Commandments in all Texas schools. Needless to say, there's a lot of controversy surrounding the bill as it heads to the Texas House of Representatives.

Bill Requiring Schools In Texas To Display 10 Commandments Passes Senate

The bill titled Senate Bill 10, if you can believe it, was passed in the Texas Senate with votes coming in at 20 yeas, and 11 nays. It was drafted by Sen. Phil King, and it doesn't just open the door for schools to display the Ten Commandments; it requires it.

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The bill states that schools will be required to display a copy of the Ten Commandments that is 16x20 inches in every classroom. It must be framed, visible from any place in the classroom, and must be the specific version of the Ten Commandments in the bill.

Ten Commandments Bill In Texas Has Plenty Of Opponents

To say that this bill has people who are not excited about it would be an understatement. In Sen. Blanco's statement regarding Senate Bill 10, he echoed a similar sentiment as most of the bill's opponents.

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The concern with this bill is that it breaches the separation of Church and State that was established in the Constitution. Those who oppose the bill point out that a sacred text from only one religion is being sanctioned text for mandatory display.

A group of 166 faith leaders in Texas came together to urge Texas lawmakers to reject Senate Bill 10. The consensus among these faith leaders is that religion is the responsibility of families and religious institutions. They don't want the government involved in religion. That includes mandating which religious text is mandated to be displayed in every school.

What Happens Now To Senate Bill 10?

Senate Bill 10, now that it has passed in the Senate, will head to the Texas House of Representatives. There, it will be debated and voted on. It's still too soon to know whether or not this will become law in Texas.

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It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the House. The Senate and the House don't always see eye to eye, including the current debate over banning all THC substances in Texas. The Senate is pushing a blanket ban, while the House looks to be supporting better regulation.

2025 is turning into a rollercoaster of a year in the Texas legislature.