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Republican lawmakers in the Texas Senate are pushing new legislation that would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms and allow time for Bible reading, part of a broader effort to integrate religious doctrine into public education. “Our Schools Are Not God-Free Zones” Sen. Phil King, …

Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune The Texas House this week gave final approval to legislation that is calling for significant investments to beef up schools’ safety, including hiring at least one armed security officer at every campus, providing incentives for school employees to get certified to carry a weapon and …

Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Public schools in Texas would have to prominently display the Ten Commandments in every classroom starting next school year under a bill the Texas Senate approved Thursday. Senate Bill 1515 by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, now heads to the House for consideration. This is the …