Texas Education Code

§ 25.901 — EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRAY

ED § 25.901Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part E. STUDENTS AND PARENTS · Ch. 25. ADMISSION, TRANSFER, AND ATTENDANCE · Art. Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO STUDENTS

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A public school student has an absolute right to individually, voluntarily, and silently pray or meditate in school in a manner that does not disrupt the instructional or other activities of the school. A person may not require or coerce a student to engage in or refrain from such prayer or meditation during any school activity. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 755 (S.B. 11), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.