Overview
- U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia issued a preliminary injunction in Cribbs Ringer v. Comal ISD, halting enforcement of SB 10 in 14 named districts, requiring removal of any displays by Dec. 1 and a compliance notice by Dec. 9.
- Garcia found that posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms violates the Establishment Clause, citing Supreme Court precedent in Stone v. Graham.
- The ruling builds on an August injunction by Judge Fred Biery that blocked SB 10 in other districts, with related appeals scheduled before the Fifth Circuit in January.
- On the same day, Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD to compel postings; Round Rock says it waited for legal guidance, while Leander says it is already complying.
- The plaintiffs, represented by the ACLU of Texas, the ACLU, Americans United and the Freedom From Religion Foundation, are multifaith and nonreligious families urging all districts not to implement the law.