In 2025, the 89th Texas Legislature passed a law (Senate Bill 10) requiring Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments posters in every classroom. The district did not use taxpayer funds for the posters; instead, it accepted a donation of posters from an organization called My Faith Votes, with assistance from an organization called Restore American Schools. The law requires Texas school districts to accept donations of posters for display in classrooms.

Read the Full Text of the Law

Challenges to the Law

There are a number of challenges to the Texas law requiring posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as well as with similar laws in other states. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a federal judge in San Antonio temporarily halted the requirement to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, but the ruling only applied to the 11 school districts specifically named in the lawsuit. Hays CISD is not one of those districts. Accordingly, Hays CISD, at present, is still required to post the Ten Commandments by September 1, 2025, when the new state law becomes effective.

Hays CISD Statement Regarding the Law

Hays CISD is required to comply with the laws of the state. The district recognizes parents, students, and community members who live within the district have differing feelings and opinions about the issue of posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms. And, just like those in the community - as individuals - school staff share a variety of different thoughts on the subject. However, as a school district, Hays CISD must comply with laws that are in place and enforceable.

Comments Regarding the Law

Comments regarding the poster should be directed to the offices of your state representative or state senator, or the governor’s office.  

State law doesn't allow altering of the posters and is precise in the language they must contain. However, Hays CISD will place next to each poster the following sign.