Lawmakers in Texas have passed a bill that, if signed by the governor, would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
The Texas House of Representatives advanced Senate Bill 10 with an 82-46 vote Sunday. The legislation returns to the Senate for further consideration before reaching Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
SB 10 requires schools to display a 16-by-20-inch poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous location in each classroom, with text legible to anyone with average vision. Schools may accept private donations to meet this requirement or use district funds to purchase the displays.
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