The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas Senate Bill 10, mandating public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, ruling the law does not violate the First Amendment. The law, enacted in June 2025, requires durable posters measuring at least 16 by 20 inches to be prominently displayed, but opponents argued it infringed on religious freedom. The court dismissed these claims, emphasizing that the law does not promote religious observance or endorse religion, merely displaying a historical document.

The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU and other organizations on behalf of families opposed to the law, argued it subjected students to religious messaging. However, the court clarified that the display does not compel religious participation, indoctrinate students, or promote religious beliefs. The ruling has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters like Sen. Phil King praising it as a moral and historical correction, while opponents see it as a breach of the separation of church and state. The case remains potentially headed to the Supreme Court for further determination.