Texas Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Ten Commandments Display in Schools

Texas Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Ten Commandments Display in Schools

The Texas House of Representatives has advanced Senate Bill 10, which, if signed by Governor Greg Abbott, would require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. The bill was passed Sunday with an 82-46 vote and will now return to the Senate for further consideration before reaching the governor’s desk.  
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