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Texas Teacher Says She Found Ten Commandments Posted Outside Her Classroom
She says she's not planning to comply with the new law, and she's not alone.
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Texas Public Schools: New Law Mandates Ten Commandments Display, Sparks Debate
A recent video shared by a Texas teacher on social media has brought renewed attention to Senate Bill 10, a controversial piece of legislation in Texas. The video, uploaded on August 7, 2025, shows the teacher returning to their classroom to find a poster of "The Ten Commandments" prominently displayed on the wall. The teacher's accompanying caption references SB10, indicating the new law's direct impact on public school environments. Senate Bill 10, which recently came into effect, requires or permits the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms across the state. This legislative move has ignited a fierce debate among parents, educators, and civil liberties advocates regarding the separation of church and state in public education. Online reactions to the teacher's video have been varied, with some praising the new law as a step towards moral education, while others condemn it as an unconstitutional imposition of religious beliefs on students. Critics argue that such mandates infringe upon the religious freedom of non-Christian students and families, potentially fostering an environment of exclusion. Proponents, however, maintain that the Ten Commandments are a foundational legal and moral text relevant to American heritage. The implementation of SB10 continues to be a focal point of discussion as the new school year begins in Texas.
