Texas Schools May Put Ten Commandments on Walls

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has decided that Texas can legally put the Ten Commandments on classroom walls. The judges said this does not break the U. S. Constitution’s rules about separating church and state or protecting religious practice. This choice could lead to a showdown at the Supreme Court later. Many conservative leaders, including former President Trump, have pushed for more religion in public schools. Those who support the law claim the Commandments are a historic part of American law, while opponents say it mixes religion with government.The court’s ruling followed a similar decision in Louisiana, where teachers are also allowed to display the Commandments. In both states, earlier lower‑court orders had stopped the laws from being used. The Texas law began on September 1. Even though federal judges had blocked some districts from posting the signs, many schools still printed their own posters or accepted money to do so. About twenty‑two districts have already put the signs in classrooms. This move shows how political battles over religion in schools are still very active. Some see it as a natural part of history, while others view it as an unwanted religious influence on public education.