The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Texas Senate Bill 10, which mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in each public school classroom. Enacted in 2025, the law requires posters measuring at least 16 by 20 inches to be visibly displayed, with opponents arguing it violates First Amendment rights. However, the court found that the law does not endorse religion or compel religious practice, stating it merely puts up a historical document that does not force students to observe or believe in the commandments.

The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU and religious freedom groups, claimed this law infringed on religious freedoms by forcing children to venerate a state-mandated religious text. The court dismissed such claims, emphasizing that the law does not mandate religious observance, proselytize, or coerce students into religious beliefs. The ruling was praised by supporters, with Texas Senator Phil King calling it a significant victory for moral education rooted in American history. The decision may be appealed further, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.