Texas Senate
Select Committee
A select committee established to examine matters related to religious liberty in Texas and to monitor the implementation of legislation affecting religious expression in public institutions.
Committee Leadership
Committee Composition
Committee Size
7 Members
Republicans
6
Democrats
1
Committee Partisan Split
6R – 1D
Committee Membership
Interim Charges
- Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation passed by the 89th Legislature, as well as programs under the committee’s jurisdiction. Specifically, make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, or complete implementation of the following:
- Senate Bill 10 (89th Legislature), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms; and
- Senate Bill 11 (89th Legislature), relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Committee Jurisdiction
The committee was created by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on March 23, 2026 and is charged to:
- Find ways to educate Texans on their God-given religious liberty rights secured under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution; and
- Make certain that Texans do not have those religious liberty rights infringed upon.
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Currently being updated
Phone Number
Currently being updated
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