The Texas Legislature is moving forward with several bills that would significantly increase the presence of religious elements in public schools. A recent key vote has brought Texas closer to requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms statewide. Concurrently, a bill allowing designated prayer periods in public schools has also passed, and the Texas Senate has approved the use of the Christian B.C./A.D. system for tracking years. Proponents argue these measures provide moral guidelines for students, while opponents express concerns over the separation of church and state. As legislation nears final approval, the implications for public education in Texas are being closely scrutinized.