Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 11: Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 11 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools. Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), David Spiller (Republican), Cook, Dennis Paul (Republican). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mayes Middleton (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; Donna Campbell (Republican); and 19 more. 29 co-sponsors.