FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2025
CONTACT: Emily Witt, [email protected]
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers today advanced Senate Bill 10, also known as the Ten Commandments bill, out of committee. This legislation would require that every public school classroom display a poster of the Ten Commandments that’s visible from “anywhere in the classroom.”
Texas Freedom Network Political Director Rocio Fierro-Pérez (she/her) issued the following response:
“This bill is a direct attack on religious freedom. Mandating a government-approved religious display in every public school classroom is an abuse of power, not an act of faith. Public education is not a pulpit for politicians, and it’s not the government’s place to dictate faith. This legislation ignores the real issues facing Texas classrooms, like underfunding, overcrowding, and a growing teacher shortage. Lawmakers are wasting time forcing religion into schools instead of addressing the crises actually hurting Texas students.
“Religious freedom means keeping the government out of personal faith decisions. This bill is an unconstitutional power grab, disregarding the fundamental rights of every Texas family. Lawmakers swore an oath to serve the people and uphold the Constitution, not to impose their personal beliefs on every Texas classroom. We will not be silent while they undermine the separation of church and state and use public schools as a battleground for their political agenda.”
Now that Senate Bill 10 has passed out of committee, it moves to the full Texas Senate for debate and a vote. If approved, it will then go to the Texas House, where it must pass through committee review and a full floor vote. If both chambers pass the same version, it will be sent to Governor Greg Abbott for final approval or veto.
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The Texas Freedom Network (tfn.org) is a grassroots organization of religious and community leaders and young Texans building an informed and effective movement for equality and social justice.
