The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
The Austin American- Statesman reported that the two measures were priorities of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over that chamber.
“Religious freedom is a bedrock principle upon which America was founded, recognizing our rights come directly from God, not the government,” Patrick said in a statement.
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