By: Stephenson, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Kolkhorst) H.C.R. No. 1

(In the Senate - Received from the House May 17, 2021; May 17, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs; May 21, 2021, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 8, Nays 0; May 21, 2021, sent to printer.) Click here to see the committee vote

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Ten Commandments set forth a code of moral conduct that has had a significant impact on the development of the legal principles of western civilization; and

WHEREAS, It is clear from their writings that our founding fathers believed devotedly that there was a God, and throughout American history all three branches of government have acknowledged the strong role of religion in our nation's heritage and in the lives of its citizens; and

WHEREAS, Government should not now or ever demonstrate any hostility to observances of faith by disabling the recognition of our religious heritage; reflecting our history as a religious people, prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings are acknowledgements of the continuing and important role of our religious tradition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby support prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.

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