Texas AG Paxton: Unaffected Schools Must Display Ten Commandments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reportedly ordered all public schools in the Lone Star State not affected by an ongoing lawsuit to display the Ten Commandments, in compliance with state Senate Bill 10.

According to Catholic News Agency, the enforcement of SB 10 was temporarily blocked in 11 Texas independent school districts last week by U.S. District Judge Fred Biery after 16 families sued, arguing the law violates the separation of church and state rooted in the First Amendment.

“Schools not enjoined by ongoing litigation must abide by [SB 10] and display the Ten Commandments,” Paxton reportedly said in his directive.

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