Multiple Lawsuits Challenge Texas Ten Commandments Classroom Display Law

Two separate lawsuits have been filed challenging Texas Senate Bill 10, a new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Plaintiffs, including multifaith families and church leaders, argue that the law violates the First Amendment by mandating religious doctrine in public education and interfering with parental rights regarding religious education. Supporters of the law, such as Texas Values, defend it as constitutionally sound and reflective of the Ten Commandments’ influence on American law and history. Similar laws in Louisiana have faced judicial scrutiny, with courts ruling such displays unconstitutional in some districts, though appeals continue. Legal experts note the ongoing tension between respecting the Ten Commandments' cultural significance and maintaining the separation of church and state in public schools. The outcome of these lawsuits may hinge on Supreme Court precedents and the current conservative court's willingness to reconsider earlier rulings.