Legislation aimed at injecting religious instruction into Texas public schools has been a central focus throughout the 2025 Texas Legislative Session. SB 10 would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom. SB11 would mandate a daily period for prayer and Bible reading in Texas public schools.
Texas Freedom Network Political Director Rocío Fierro-Pérez issued the following statement:
“While the committee has yet to vote, all indications point to SB 11 moving forward. This should ring alarm bells for every Texan who values religious freedom and the right of families to make their own choices about faith. SB 11 violates those freedoms. By imposing a government-mandated prayer period, the bill coerces students into religious activities that may conflict with their personal beliefs or those of their families.
“This dangerous legislation strips parents of the right to direct their children’s religious upbringing and opens the door to costly lawsuits that will drain public resources from our already struggling schools, which are grappling with underfunding, overcrowded classrooms, and teacher shortages. Lawmakers should be working to support students, instead of pushing government overreach and turning their backs on the constitutional freedoms that safeguard religious liberty for all.”
— David Taffet