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Board adopts resolution for daily period of prayer and Bible reading under Texas statute
Summary
The Tulia ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to adopt a resolution, in the form prescribed by Texas Education Code 25.0823, providing for a daily period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text.
The Tulia Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 5-2 on Jan. 22, 2026, to adopt a resolution in the form prescribed by Texas Education Code 25.0823 establishing a daily period for prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious text. The motion was made by Trustee William Fifer and seconded by Trustee Jason Jack; Trustees William Fifer, Nicole Gore, Jason Jack, Jenni McCaslin and Ashley Ramirez voted in favor, while Board President Clint Mahannah and Trustee Kacy Quinton voted against the motion.
Supporters framed the action as implementing the statutory template set out in state law; the motion text recorded in the minutes says it was "in the form prescribed by Texas Education Code 25.0823 regarding policy providing for daily period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text." The board’s minutes list the roll-call vote and show the motion passed. The board did not record further amendment language in the minutes. The next procedural steps, including implementation details or revisions to the district handbook, were not specified in the meeting minutes.
