Texas § ED.25.901 - EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRAY

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§ ED.25.901. EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRAY

EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRAY. 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: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 755 (S.B. 11 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.

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Section ED.25.901 ("EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRAY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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