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Texas Lawmakers Pushed School Prayer, But Most Districts Said No Thanks. Here’s Why.

Most Texas school districts declined to establish daily prayer periods, despite a new state law (SB 11) that required them to consider it. This outcome highlights ongoing debates about the separation of church and state, the administrative burdens placed on schools, and existing constitutional rights for students to practice religion freely, without state endorsement.

Mar 2, 2026

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Texas Schools Face March 1 Deadline on Prayer Periods, Sparking Legal and Constitutional Debate

Texas school boards must decide by March 1 whether to implement group prayer and Bible reading periods under SB 11. The law sparks a heated legal and constitutional debate, with proponents arguing for religious freedom and opponents raising concerns about the separation of church and state, potential coercion, and privileging specific faiths within public education.

Feb 4, 2026

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