Bill Text: TX HCR30 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Supporting 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.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-04-22 - Left pending in committee [HCR30 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HCR30-Introduced.html
84R2730 RA-D | ||
By: Stephenson | H.C.R. No. 30 |
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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; and | ||
WHEREAS, The overwhelming majority of voters in the state | ||
2010 Republican Party Primary Election voted in favor of the public | ||
acknowledgement of God, and the 2012 platform of the Republican | ||
Party of Texas affirms "that the public acknowledgement of God is | ||
undeniable in our history and is vital to our freedom, prosperity, | ||
and strength"; and | ||
WHEREAS, 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 84th 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. |