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 conspicuous and meet certain criteria, including being at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, and the text must be legible from anywhere in the classroom. The exact wording of the Ten Commandments is provided in the bill, and schools that do not have such a display must accept privately donated copies that meet the same requirements. Additionally, schools may use district funds to purchase the posters if they choose to do so.

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, and the state will be liable for associated costs. This act is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect possible if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature.

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