Judges Split 9–8 as Texas Wins Fight to Display Ten Commandments in Schools
A federal appeals court just cleared the way for Ten Commandments posters in every Texas classroom, but the backlash is already escalating.
The Fifth Circuit ruled 9–8 that the state’s 2025 law is constitutional, rejecting claims from multifaith families that it violates the separation of church and state. According to AP News and Reuters, the decision overturns earlier federal blocks and allows the mandate to take effect statewide.
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Opponents, including the ACLU and 15 Texas families, say the ruling forces religious messaging into public education and plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Supporters, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, called it a victory for “moral values.”
The conflict is already spilling into classrooms. According to reporting from Chron, some teachers are quietly resisting by altering or minimizing the displays while still technically complying.
This fight is part of a broader national push over religious expression in public spaces, with similar laws emerging in other states.
What happens next will likely be decided at the Supreme Court.
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