Texas’ state-organized prayer in school law threatens students’ right to belong, their right to learn, and their right to practice their faith freely without government coercion. Find out more about this law and what you can do about it.
Release: Diverse Coalition Champions Religious Freedom in Texas Public Schools
Nearly all of the 1,200 school districts in Texas said “no” to SB11, a bill that was passed into law requiring school districts to vote on whether to adopt periods of state-organized prayer and religious study during the school day. Read the press release from March 10, 2026.
Release: Faith leaders say this law threatens religious freedom
On Jan. 8, 2026, more than 150 faith leaders in Texas — spread out among nearly 60 school districts — released an open letter to call out the dangers of Texas’ state-organized prayer in school law.
Additional resources
Fact sheet
What does SB 11 say and what does it not say? Take a look at the key passages and problems in the bill.
Toolkit
Here are several ways to oppose this law and advocate for the rights of all students, provided by the ACLU of Texas.
Talking points
Engaging in conversation about the issue? Check out these helpful tips when talking about this topic with others.
Training for Texans
Access a webinar for Texas leaders who want to respond to this law (Recorded live on 10/20/25).
Read the text of the law
Here is a link to read the full text of the law — sometimes still referred to as “SB 11” — which went into effect on September 1, 2025.
Alternative resolution for school boards
Meet with your school board members
Looking to set up a meeting with a member of your local school board? Here are some tips for contacting them and sharing your concerns.
Testify at a school board meeting
Your testimony against this bill can make a tremendous impact at a local school board meeting. Check out our resource with tips and ideas.
Three religious incursion bills
This is one of three troubling bills seeking religious indoctrination in schools. Learn more in this fact sheet from ACLU of Texas.
Texas’ Absurd State-Organized Prayer Law
S.B. 11 is a law masquerading as a solution in search of a problem. No kid should have to choose between faith and fitting in.
Religious liberty in public schools
BJC has a helpful one-page resource outlining the ways religious freedom is protected in our nation’s public schools.
Previous opportunities for action
Texas faith leaders: Add your name to the letter
We’re still taking signatures for the letter mentioned above. Texas faith leaders, add your name to a letter opposing state-organized prayer and affirming students’ right to prayer and religious study in schools under existing laws and policies.
Volunteer to be a district captain
