Summary
A Texas bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms passed the House with an 82-46 vote and now awaits Senate approval after amendments were made. Advocates assert the law, supported by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is crucial for imparting a moral compass, though it may face constitutional challenges similar to similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas. Opponents argue it could alienate non-Christian students, with concerns about a coordinated push to integrate religious texts into public education amid ongoing debates over religious freedom.