Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 965: Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 965 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty. Primary sponsor: Tan Parker (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican). It lists 40 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tan Parker (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Donna Campbell (Republican); Creighton; and 6 more. 40 co-sponsors.