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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 46
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Hancock | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Robert Nichols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| David Spiller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dennis Paul | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Trent Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Pat Curry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| John McQueeney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Jared Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Additional sponsor(s) authorized
- Rules suspended
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
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