Paxton Defends SB 10, Ten Commandments Displayed in Texas Classrooms
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Attorney General Ken Paxton's office successfully defended Senate Bill 10 before the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit after securing an initial hearing en banc. The Fifth Circuit has held that SB 10 will be in effect, meaning the Ten Commandments will be posted in classrooms across Texas public schools. AG Paxton characterized the ruling as a major victory for Texas and its moral values.
“Now, the Fifth Circuit has held that SB 10 will be in effect, meaning that the Ten Commandments will be posted in classrooms all across Texas.”
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The Texas Attorney General's office successfully defended Senate Bill 10 before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, resulting in a ruling that SB 10 will be in effect statewide. This allows the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms across Texas. The AG's office had previously secured an initial hearing en banc before the full court upheld the statute.
Public schools in Texas may now proceed with Ten Commandments displays in classrooms pursuant to SB 10. Educational institutions should monitor for any further appellate proceedings or constitutional challenges while implementing the ruling.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully defended Senate Bill 10 (“SB 10”) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
“This is a major victory for Texas and our moral values,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My office was proud to defend SB 10 and successfully ensure that the Ten Commandments will be displayed in classrooms across Texas. The Ten Commandments have had a profound impact on our nation, and it’s important that students learn from them every single day.”
Attorney General Paxton’s office defended SB 10 before the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit after securing an initial hearing en banc. Now, the Fifth Circuit has held that SB 10 will be in effect, meaning that the Ten Commandments will be posted in classrooms all across Texas.
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