Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during the Texas GOP Convention in San Antonio on May 23, 2024. Paxton sued the Galveston school district Friday for not following Texas' Ten Commandments law while it is being challenged in federal court.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms

A federal judge has barred 11 school districts from implementing the state law, calling it unconstitutional. Paxton has ordered all other districts to display the Ten Commandments.

By Lindsey Byman, The Texas Tribune November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

A federal judge has barred 11 school districts from implementing the state law, calling it unconstitutional. Paxton has ordered all other districts to display the Ten Commandments.

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Galveston Independent School District

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms