Legal Hurdles Texas Will Face in Introducing Ten Commandments and Prayer Back in Schools

Texas is likely to face legal challenges following the passage of new laws that mandate the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms and allow for school districts to establish a time for prayer and Bible reading.

On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted on social media, “I’m encouraging Texas schools to begin the legal process of putting prayer back in the classroom and recommending the Lord’s Prayer for students. In Texas classrooms, we want the Word of God opened, the Ten Commandments displayed, and prayers lifted up.”

BREAKING: I’m encouraging Texas schools to begin the legal process of putting prayer back in the classroom and recommending the Lord’s Prayer for students.

In Texas classrooms, we want the Word of God opened, the Ten Commandments displayed, and prayers lifted up. pic.twitter.com/nlF3JTurDI

— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) September 2, 2025

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book “We Hold These Truths” and screenwriter of the political documentary “I Want Your Money.”

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean’s list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Languages Spoken

English

Topics of Expertise

Politics, Entertainment, Faith

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