TEMPLE, Texas — As students across Central Texas return to school this year, they're encountering something new on their classroom walls: the Ten Commandments, now required by state law to be displayed in every public school classroom .

Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10 into law in May, making the 2025-2026 school year the first time Texas students will see the biblical commandments posted in their learning spaces. The controversial requirement has sparked lawsuits and divided opinions on the role of religion in public education.

Law Requires Specific Display Standards

Senate Bill 10 is detailed in its requirements. The commandments must be displayed on a durable poster or framed copy, placed in a visible area of each classroom. The law specifies exactly which version of t

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