H.11. Consider Approval of a Resolution as Required by SB 11 Regarding a Period of Prayer and Reading of Religious Texts on Each School Day Description: As a result of the 89th Legislative Session, school boards must consider a resolution related to a period of prayer and reading of religious texts each school day. At the January 20, 2026 Board meeting, an overview of SB 11 and related state and f

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H.11. Consider Approval of a Resolution as Required by SB 11 Regarding a Period of Prayer and Reading of Religious Texts on Each School Day Description: As a result of the 89th Legislative Session, school boards must consider a resolution related to a period of prayer and reading of religious texts each school day. At the January 20, 2026 Board meeting, an overview of SB 11 and related state and federal laws was provided and discussion was held. Attachments: ( 1 ) Smithville ISD Resolution for SB 11 2/17/2026 at 12:14 PM

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).