All Roll Calls
Yes: 1,212 • No: 804
TexasSB 1089th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Sponsored By: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Brian Birdwell (Republican), Brad Buckley, Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Pete Flores (Republican), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Phil King (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Jeff Leach, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican), Candy Noble, Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Richard Peña Raymond, Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), David Spiller
Signed by Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--GeneralReligionSIGNS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Texas classrooms must display the Ten Commandments
Starting September 1, 2025, Texas public elementary and secondary schools must display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The rule applies beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, with no school exemptions. Each display must be a durable poster or framed copy, placed where it is easily seen. It must contain only the law’s exact text and measure at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall. The text must be readable from anywhere in the classroom by someone with average vision. Schools missing required displays must accept and display qualifying private donations; they may, but need not, buy displays with district money.
Texas pays schools’ display-related legal costs
Starting September 1, 2025, the Texas Attorney General must defend public schools against claims arising from compliance with this law. Texas pays related expenses, legal costs, judgments, and settlements. The Attorney General may settle these claims.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Paul Bettencourt
Republican • Senate
Brian Birdwell
Republican • Senate
Brad Buckley
House
Donna Campbell
Republican • Senate
Creighton
Affiliation unavailable
Pete Flores
Republican • Senate
Brent Hagenbuch
Republican • Senate
Bob Hall
Republican • Senate
Hancock
Affiliation unavailable
Adam Hinojosa
Republican • Senate
Joan Huffman
Republican • Senate
Bryan Hughes
Republican • Senate
Phil King
Republican • Senate
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Jeff Leach
House
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Robert Nichols
Republican • Senate
Candy Noble
House
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
Angela Paxton
Republican • Senate
Charles Perry
Republican • Senate
Richard Peña Raymond
House
Charles Schwertner
Republican • Senate
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
David Spiller
House
Cosponsors
Daniel Alders
House
Jeff Barry
House
Keith Bell
House
Greg Bonnen
House
Benjamin Bumgarner
House
Briscoe Cain
House
Giovanni Capriglione
House
David Cook
House
Tom Craddick
House
Charles Cunningham
House
Pat Curry
House
Mano DeAyala
House
Mark Dorazio
House
James Frank
House
Sam Harless
House
Cody Harris
House
Richard Hayes
House
Cole Hefner
House
Hillary Hickland
House
Janis Holt
House
Andy Hopper
House
Lacey Hull
House
Carrie Isaac
House
Helen Kerwin
House
Marc LaHood
House
Terri Leo Wilson
House
Mitch Little
House
Janie Lopez
House
AJ Louderback
House
David Lowe
House
J. M. Lozano
House
John Lujan
House
Shelley Luther
House
Don McLaughlin
House
Will Metcalf
House
Matt Morgan
House
Mike Olcott
House
Tom Oliverson
House
Angelia Orr
House
Jared Patterson
House
Dennis Paul
House
Dade Phelan
House
Katrina Pierson
House
Keresa Richardson
House
Schatzline
Affiliation unavailable
Matt Shaheen
House
Joanne Shofner
House
Shelby Slawson
House
Valoree Swanson
House
Carl H. Tepper
House
Ellen Troxclair
House
Cody Vasut
House
Denise Villalobos
House
Wes Virdell
House
Trey Wharton
House
Terry M. Wilson
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Record vote
Yes: 21 • No: 10
House vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 82 • No: 46
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 82 • No: 47
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 88 • No: 49
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 84 • No: 49
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 83 • No: 49
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 72 • No: 54
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 84 • No: 51
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 79 • No: 48
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 83 • No: 52
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 85 • No: 50
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 79 • No: 53
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 77 • No: 56
House vote • 5/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 83 • No: 48
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 20 • No: 11
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 20 • No: 11
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 10 • No: 20
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 10 • No: 20
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 10 • No: 20
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 20 • No: 10
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 20 • No: 10
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 10 • No: 20
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Record vote
Yes: 10 • No: 20
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/1/2025HouseSigned in the House
6/1/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/30/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
5/29/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/28/2025SenateRecord vote
5/28/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)
5/28/2025SenateRead
5/28/2025SenateHouse amendment(s) laid before the Senate
5/28/2025SenateHouse passage as amended reported
5/26/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3503)
5/25/2025HousePassed as amended
5/25/2025HouseAmended (1-Hinojosa)
5/25/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/25/2025HouseReason for vote recorded in Journal
5/24/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3488)
5/24/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/24/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/24/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3487)
5/24/2025HouseAmendment tabled (15-Collier, Bowers, Thompson, Ward Johnson, Rose, J. Garcia, Allen, Gervin-Hawkins, Manuel, ...)
5/24/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/24/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3486)
5/24/2025House
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House Committee Report
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Senate Committee Report
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