Texas Mandates Ten Commandments Display in Schools Amid Legal Controversy
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has enacted a law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, even while falling under the same federal appeals court that struck down a similar law in Louisiana. Governor Greg Abbott signed the measure, which is anticipated to face legal challenges from critics who argue it violates the separation of church and state.
The Texas legislation mandates a 16-by-20-inch poster featuring a specific version of the Ten Commandments, despite the diversity of interpretations across different faiths. Supporters argue the commandments are foundational to the nation’s judicial and educational systems. Candy Noble, a Republican state representative and co-sponsor of the bill, emphasized the historical importance of the measures.
However, opponents, including some Christian and Jewish leaders, contend that the law infringes on religious freedoms, particularly for Texas’s diverse student body. Notably, Texas is home to nearly 6 million students across around 9,100 public schools.
This law is part of a broader trend in conservative states to incorporate religious elements into public education, including a recent Texas bill allowing voluntary prayer in schools. Legal disputes over these policies continue, with Texas Attorney General Liz Murrell pledging to appeal any challenges.
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