The measure dilutes the constitutional separation of church and state, critics say. The measure builds on a Supreme Court ruling last year in favor of a football coach who was fired for praying with his high school team.
Texas has introduced about a half-dozen religious laws, including a requirement that signs donated to public schools read "we trust in God" The Senate passed a similar law a month ago to feature the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms starting next year."I should have the right to be the one to teach my daughters about the concepts of adultery and covet the spouse," Baptist Christian Life Commission official says.