Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed public schools across the state to display the Ten Commandments starting September 1, 2025, in accordance with a Texas law. This directive aims to enforce the law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in Texas schools. The order has sparked debate, with some officials, including Congressman Joaquin Castro, emphasizing the constitutional principle of separation of church and state and urging schools to focus on education rather than cultural disputes. Senator John Cornyn has also criticized Paxton's instruction. The announcement follows other actions by Paxton, including threats against companies mailing abortion pills to Texas, which he described as a 'flagrant violation.'