Texas mothers file lawsuit to halt school Ten Commandments display law

In Harris County District Court, three mothers from the Houston area—Audrey Nath, Emily Roth and Sanjam Sohal—filed a state lawsuit contesting Senate Bill 10, which mandates Ten Commandments posters in public-school classrooms. Their filing asserts that the statute infringes the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Parental Rights constitutional amendment passed by voters in November 2025, which safeguards parents’ authority over their children’s upbringing.

The suit names Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath as defendants. Proponents, including Paxton and the Christian advocacy group Texas Values, argue the biblical excerpts are part of the nation’s historical heritage. Critics, however, warn the law could lead to further religious teaching in schools, describing Texas as a potential test case. While some districts await resolution of a related federal case, others have paused displaying the commandments pending court outcomes.