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Commissioners accept privately funded 10 Commandments monument for courthouse lawn over objections, 3–1
Summary
The court accepted a privately funded donation of a 10 Commandments monument for placement on the historic courthouse lawn; the vote split 3–1 after extended public comment about separation of church and state and potential legal risk.
TARRANT COUNTY — Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted 3–1 on April 15 to accept a privately funded donation of a 10 Commandments monument for placement on the lawn of the 1895 Historic Courthouse.
The monument was proposed and funded by a private group led locally by the American History and Heritage Foundation. Commissioner Matt Krause, who introduced the item, argued the monument affirms “the history and tradition of America and Texas” and pointed to Supreme Court precedent he said supports displays with a historical context.
Commissioner Alisa Simmons opposed the donation during floor debate, saying the county must represent residents of…
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