ACLU urges schools to reject any prayer, Bible study policy after state law takes effect

The Texas legislature passed a bill this year that would allow schools to allot time for teachers to pray and read religious texts. The ACLU calls such a policy unconstitutional.

Trump Vows to “Protect” Prayer in Public Schools, “Bring Back Religion” to US – The USA Potato

Trump says Department of Education will issue guidance about prayer in public schools

President Trump also said he's given the Trump family Bible to be displayed at the Bible Museum in Washington, D.C.

Trump’s School Prayer Rules Ignite Legal Firestorm -

Donald Trump has proposed new school prayer rules, sparking a fierce constitutional battle over religious freedom and the separation of church and state

Civil liberties groups set to sue Texas over law requiring Ten Commandments display in public schools

The organizations, which recently won a legal victory against Louisiana over its law requiring the Ten Commandments in schools, are also considering a suit against Texas over its new law allowing for prayer and Bible readings in public schools.

Texas bills on religion in public schools await Gov. Abbott’s signature as Sunday deadline looms

Senate Bill 10 would require the display of the Ten Commandments in all public-school classrooms. SB 11 would allow for periods of prayer or Bible reading in public and charter schools. Both are likely to face legal challenges under the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.

School prayer, Bible-reading bill authored by Houston-area senator passes Texas House

The House gave its final approval to Senate Bill 11, written by state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), on Friday morning. It will now go to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.

Texas bill allowing school prayer presented as ‘voluntary,’ but constitutional questions remain

Senate Bill 11 would allow trustee boards of public school districts and governing bodies of charter schools to approve voluntary school prayer meetings and Bible readings. Opponents argue it violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Texas Senate passes bill that would allow teachers to pray, engage in religious speech in public schools

Republican State Sen. Tan Parker said Senate Bill 965 merely codifies a U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting the free exercise of religion. Democratic opponents said it goes far beyond that, into the realm of religious coercion against a captive audience.

Oklahoma may be revealing how Trump proposes to combat "anti-Christian bias" to foster religious liberty

Oklahoma's newly established Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism may be paving the way for President Trump's Agenda 47 rollout.