Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
HB 2116 requires all Texas public elementary and secondary schools to display a specific 16x20 inch poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom, using the exact text and formatting outlined in the bill. The poster must include the full biblical text of the Ten Commandments as specified in Section 1.0041(c), be legible from any point in the classroom, and cannot include additional content. Schools may accept private donations meeting these requirements or replace non-compliant displays using public funds. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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3 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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