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White Oak ISD board votes to oppose state-organized prayer policy
Summary
On Feb. 9, 2026 the White Oak ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion to oppose adopting a state-organized prayer policy as contemplated by S.B. 11 (Texas Education Code §25.0823). Trustees cited constitutional and statutory protections for individual religious freedom.
The White Oak ISD Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 9, 2026 to oppose adopting a state-organized prayer policy as outlined in S.B. 11. Trustee Stephanie McKinney moved “that the White Oak ISD Board of Trustees, in consideration of the laws and policies recited above, votes against a resolution to adopt a state-organized prayer policy for our district, as contemplated by S.B. 11, 89th Legislature, codified at Texas Education Code § 25.0823.” Jessica Hughes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously among those present (Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2).
In making the motion the board cited constitutional and state law protections for student religious freedom, including the First Amendment and Article I, § 6 of the Texas Constitution, along with the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act and provisions of the Texas Education Code regarding student prayer and periods of silence. The action records the board’s formal opposition to adopting a district policy that would implement a state-organized prayer framework; the transcript does not show extended debate or public comment on the motion.
