Bill: SB 797, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

Senate State Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

House Public Education

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Bryan Hughes

Sponsor(s)

Cole Hefner
Dan Huberty
Tom Oliverson

Co-Sponsor(s)

Charles Anderson
Trent Ashby
Greg Bonnen
Briscoe Cain
David Cook
Jay Dean
Jake Ellzey
Phil King
Ben Leman
Will Metcalf
Tan Parker
Jarred Patterson
Dennis Paul
Scott Sanford
Bryan Slaton
Valoree Swanson
Ed Thompson
Tony Tinderholt
Cody Vasut
James White
Terry Wilson

Bill Caption

Relating to the display of the national motto in public schools and institutions of higher education.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 797 would require each public elementary and secondary school, as well as public institutions of higher education, to display in a conspicuous place in each building of the school a poster or framed copy of the United States national motto "In God we trust."

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 797 as it does not affect our liberty principles.  


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