S.B. No. 10 mandates that public elementary and secondary schools in Texas display a durable poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. The bill specifies that the display must be in a conspicuous location and meet certain size and legibility requirements. The text of the Ten Commandments is prescribed in detail, and schools that do not have such a display must accept privately donated copies that adhere to the same standards. Additionally, schools may choose to purchase the posters using district funds if they do not receive donations.

The bill also includes provisions for legal protection, stating that the attorney general will defend schools against any legal claims related to compliance with this requirement, with the state covering associated costs. The law is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, and it will not exempt any public school from these requirements. The act will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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