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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | TX | SB 10 | Requires the 10 Commandments be Displayed in Public Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| May 25, 2025 | TX | SB 10 | Requires the 10 Commandments be Displayed in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (82 - 46) |
| May 23, 2025 | TX | SB 965 | Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas | Bill Passed - House (86 - 48) |
| May 23, 2025 | TX | SB 11 | Requires Schools to Provide Time for Students to Practice Prayer of Any Religion During School Hours | Bill Passed - House (88 - 48) |
| April 1, 2025 | TX | SB 965 | Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
| March 19, 2025 | TX | SB 10 | Requires the 10 Commandments be Displayed in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
| March 18, 2025 | TX | SB 11 | Requires Schools to Provide Time for Students to Practice Prayer of Any Religion During School Hours | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/28 | SB 10 | Requires the 10 Commandments be Displayed in Public Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| 5/25 | SB 10 | Requires the 10 Commandments be Displayed in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (82 - 46) |
| 5/23 | SB 965 | Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas | Bill Passed - House (86 - 48) |
| 5/23 | SB 11 | Requires Schools to Provide Time for Students to Practice Prayer of Any Religion During School Hours | Bill Passed - House (88 - 48) |
| 4/01 | SB 965 | Authorizes Teachers the Right to Pray While Working in Texas | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
| 3/19 | SB 10 | Requires the 10 Commandments be Displayed in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
| 3/18 | SB 11 | Requires Schools to Provide Time for Students to Practice Prayer of Any Religion During School Hours | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |