Investigation Launched on El Paso Schools for Ten Commandments Display Compliance

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into independent school districts, including those in El Paso, to ensure compliance with a new law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. This requirement, stemming from Senate Bill 10, was enacted on September 1 and necessitates that displays be at least 16 by 20 inches. The investigation also seeks to confirm that school boards have voted on implementing prayer and religious text readings, as outlined in Senate Bill 11. The inquiry follows a U.S. appeals court ruling on April 21 that upheld the law, impacting the districts involved in ongoing litigation regarding these mandates.

Key Details: • Senate Bill 10 requires Ten Commandments displays in schools, effective September 1. • Displays must be at least 16 by 20 inches in size. • Attorney General Paxton is requesting documentation from districts regarding their compliance. • Senate Bill 11 mandates school boards to vote on prayer and religious readings.