John,
The Texas Legislature just passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Senate Bill 10 now heads to Greg Abbott’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. At the start of the 2025-26 school year, our students will be in classrooms that ignore the constitutional principle of separation of church and state.
Texas public schools are already facing serious challenges — underfunded and understaffed. But instead of addressing these issues, like securing better resources or raising teacher pay, Republican leaders are prioritizing their own political agendas, leaving our kids behind.
They’ve attacked LGBTQ+ students, banned books, and now they’re mandating religious texts in our classrooms. It’s unconstitutional and un-American.
As State Rep. James Talarico pointed out, Republicans claim it’s the parents' role to teach things like empathy, kindness, and basic sex education to their children.
So why, then, is it the state's role to impose a specific religious doctrine in our classrooms?
John, this is exactly why Powered by People is organizing year-round in Texas. While Republican officials are using schools as a platform for their self-serving agendas, we’re focused on the real issues — fixing our schools and ensuring our kids get the education they deserve. But we cannot do it without your help.
Thank you,
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