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Sinton ISD board adopts daily prayer/reading resolution under SB 11 in 4–3 vote
Summary
The Sinton ISD Board of Trustees voted 4–3 to adopt a resolution authorizing a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts each school day at every campus pursuant to SB 11 after a failed initial attempt to reject the measure.
The Sinton Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 4–3 on Feb. 16 to adopt a resolution to authorize a daily period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text at every campus pursuant to SB 11.
Board discussion produced two motions. Trustee Richard Gingrich first moved to NOT adopt the resolution; Trustee Crystal Saldaña seconded that motion and it failed on a 3–4 vote. Trustee Danny Lorberau then moved to adopt the resolution; Trustee Thomas Bowers seconded and the motion passed 4–3. The board meeting minutes record the split votes but do not list individual yea/nay assignments for each motion in the minutes text provided.
Supporters of adopting the resolution argued the measure complied with recent state law language. Opponents raised reservations before the second motion but the minutes do not record extended public debate or testimony tied specifically to the resolution in the public-record text.
The resolution was recorded in the board's formal action items for Feb. 16. The board did not record additional implementation details in the minutes about timing, supervision, or instructional integration; those operational questions were not specified and will require staff follow-up if the resolution is enacted.
Board President Jimmie Alaniz presided over the item. The motion history in the minutes shows the item drew the meeting's clearest split vote, reflecting differing trustee views on implementing SB 11 locally.
