Following the recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the constitutionality of S.B. 10, the Texas Ten Commandments law, Texas Values is calling on school districts across the state to move quickly to comply with the law.

Jonathan Covey, Director of Policy for Texas Values stated:

“The courts have spoken, and school districts should not delay in following the law. This decision affirms what we have said from the beginning—recognizing the historical role of the Ten Commandments in our nation’s legal tradition is fully consistent with the Constitution. School districts do not need permission to follow the law – they should move forward with confidence. The time to act is now.” 

Several districts in the San Antonio area are complying with the law and displaying posters. However, reports indicate that Austin Independent School District is pointing to prior litigation agreements as a possible reason not to comply, despite the Fifth Circuit’s decision on the merits that resolved the agreement’s underlying injunction. Round Rock ISD and other school districts across Texas have yet to display the posters or publish clear timelines on implementation, effectively slow-walking compliance with a law that has now been upheld and an injunction that has been vacated.

To learn more, read our press release here.

This week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a second letter to Austin ISD upon discovering that there was a recent incident of a boy using the girls’ restroom at the AISD Performing Arts Center. This comes after the Texas AG sent a letter to Austin ISD last month about a boy who is using the girls’ locker rooms and restrooms at Austin High School. Texas Values is legally representing and assisting the parent who filed the formal complaint in March.

The second letter asks for similar documents that were requested before including copies of district policies and enforcement actions surrounding use of private spaces. Texas Values continues to play an active role in assisting with the enforcement of the Texas Women’s Privacy Act. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, please send an email to [email protected].

In March, Texas Values sent a legal and policy letter to Austin ISD advising them that their plans to celebrate Pride week in schools was a violation of the Parental Rights in Education Act, Senate Bill 12. Of course, Austin ISD did not respond and continued to have their Pride Week in March. A Texas Values supporter who was volunteering at an elementary school shared with us that an organization called “Local Queer” donated a “Pride box” filled with LGBT flags, lesbian flags, and other LGBT memorabilia.

Now, the Texas Education Agency has announced that they are investigating Austin ISD for possibly violating newly passed state law that prohibits the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public K-12 schools. This is another great victory for Texas Values and all parents across the state of Texas. We will continue to keep you updated on the issue.

Read more: Texas Education Agency confirms investigation into Austin ISD Pride Week

Join us for Texas Values & Texas Values Action Fort Worth Benefit Dinner on Saturday, May 16th at 6pm in Fort Worth as we celebrate America's 250th with Keynote Senator Phil King, Author of the Texas Ten Commandments Law, after an incredible victory in federal court! We will highlight the work we've been doing to protect faith, family, and freedom in Texas with Emcee Leigh Wambsganss of Patriot Mobile, a patriotic music performance by Natasha Owens, and special guest Senator Mayes Middleton.

All guests will receive a one-of-a-kind Ten Commandments lapel pin to celebrate this victory. 

Saturday, May 16, 2026
6:00pm VIP Reception
7:00pm Dinner

City Club of Fort Worth
301 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

*Sponsorship opportunies available

Because of generous supporters like you, we joined leaders like President Donald Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, Franklin Graham, and many others to read the Bible at America Reads the Bible, held a press conference after a federal court upheld the Texas Ten Commandments Law, a law Texas Values led the efforts on, testified at the State Board of Education meeting on Social Studies Standards, and met with supporters across our great state.

If you value protecting faith, family, and freedom in Texas, donate today to help us reach our end-of-month goal!

May 2nd: Municipal Elections

In the Municipal Elections, Free Voters Guide covers Senate District 4, select School Boards- Denton, Eanes, Frisco, Grapevine-Colleyville, Katy, Kennedale, Lewisville, Midlothian, Spring Branch.

May 26th: Texas Republican Primary Runoff

In the Primary Runoff Elections, Free Voters Guide covers Federal, Statewide (including Judicial).

This is your chance to stand up for conservative values and make an impact on the issues of Faith, Family, and Freedom. Do not miss out on having your voice heard!

Get your Texas Voters Guide here: freevotersguide.com.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬! Join us for a 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐒 episode of Texas Values Report with special guest Senator Phil King (SD-10), 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 (𝐒𝐁 𝟏𝟎), & host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values as they celebrate the TX Ten Commandments Law victory in federal appeals court.

“Over 400,000 school buildings that we know of that should have the Ten Commandments posted in every classroom today.

There are very few document that have had a larger impact on western civilization as a whole but especially American culture and law than the Ten Commandments.

If we have got a school district that’s just saying I’m not going to comply with the law. I mean do we really want to entrust our kids to them as our educators.

We would not have been able to be a part of that lawsuit if it weren't for Texas Values.” ~ Senator Phil King

His interview is available to view on our YouTube Channel and on our Facebook page. 

Join us on Texas Values Report with special guest Coach Joe Kennedy, who won the Football Prayer Case at the U. S. Supreme Court, & guest host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they celebrate a monumental victory for the Texas Ten Commandments Law in Federal Appeals Court! Tune in to hear how Coach Kennedy's case played a major role in the court's decision.

“I’m just glad to see the courts that are finally starting to look at what the Constitution says.

Texas is such a huge part of the last free state of America. If Texas falls, it seems like the rest of the country falls.

We have the right to free exercise. These rights are given by God and not man… Men are trying to fight against God himself" ~ Coach Joe Kennedy

His interview is available to view on our YouTube Channel and on our Facebook page. 

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