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Tom Bean ISD board votes against adopting SB11 prayer‑period resolution
Summary
The board voted March 2, 2026, to oppose adopting a resolution to offer a period of prayer during the school day (Senate Bill 11). The motion, made by Beth Hale and seconded by Tom Sharp, passed 5–0 with two absent.
The Tom Bean ISD Board of Trustees voted to oppose adopting a resolution tied to Senate Bill 11, which the minutes describe as offering a period of prayer during the school day. "Motion made by Beth Hale that TBISD votes against adopting the Senate Bill 11 resolution to offer a period of prayer during the school day," the minutes state; Tom Sharp seconded and the motion carried 5 in favor, 0 opposed, with two members absent.
The minutes record no public comment on this item and do not include an explanatory statement about the board's reasons beyond the motion language. The vote was recorded by name: Beth Hale, Tom Sharp, Colten Miller, Steve Rogers and James Hamilton were listed as voting yea.
