State: Texas

Law: SB 10 — Ten Commandments Display Requirement
Status: Passed by the Texas Senate in 2025; major national controversy ongoing

Would require public school classrooms in Texas to display the Ten Commandments in a visible location

Supporters say the law promotes historical and moral foundations tied to American legal traditions

Supporters argue the Ten Commandments played an important role in shaping Western law and values

Critics say requiring religious displays in public schools crosses the line between church and state

Civil liberties groups are already warning the law could trigger major constitutional lawsuits

If courts allow it, other states could attempt similar religious-display laws in schools

Law Name: Texas SB 10

Status: Advanced during the 2025 legislative session

Primary Sources:

Texas Legislature

Texas Senate bill filings

Public statements from lawmakers and civil liberties organizations

The fight over religion in public schools is back in a major way. Supporters see this as restoring traditional values, while critics see it as government-sponsored religion. Either way, this battle is almost certainly heading toward the courts.