The Texas Senate intends to pass legislation that will require the displaying of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, the Dallas Morning Newsreported. Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) would require elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments on 16-inch by 20-inch posters that are legible from any corner of the classroom. All 20 of the state’s Republican senators signed on to the proposal, which would allow schools to use district funds to buy copies or accept donations of displays that depict the Ten Commandments. According to Sen. Phil King, SB 10’s goal is to provide “moral clarity” to students and promote the nation’s “heritage.” “Louisiana has already passed legislation requiring the display of Ten Commandments in public schools, and at least 14 other states have introduced similar legislation,” King said at a committee hearing on the bill. “It is time for Texas to pass SB 10 to bring back the historical tradition of recognizing our national heritage.” Ultimately, King said he believes the bill could compel the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a wider ruling on the issue.
