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Mexia ISD board adopts SB 11 resolution on daily prayer, declines separate policy
Summary
The Mexia ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-0 Feb. 19 to adopt an SB 11 resolution, finding existing law and district policy provide sufficient opportunities for religious expression and that a stand-alone SB 11 policy is unnecessary.
The Board of Trustees of Mexia ISD voted 5-0 on Feb. 19 to adopt an SB 11 resolution regarding a daily prayer period under Texas Education Code 25.0823(a-1). John Bonner moved to adopt the resolution “as presented that a separate SB 11 policy is unnecessary at this time, finding that current law and policy sufficiently provide the required opportunities for religious expression,” and Dr. Bill Lowry seconded.
The motion passed unanimously. President Ron Fowler presided and the minutes list five board members in favor; Jackie Craig was recorded absent and one seat remained vacant. The minutes do not attach the full text of the resolution or list changes to district policy; the board’s action records only the adopted finding that a separate policy is unnecessary under current law.
Why it matters: SB 11-related actions concern how public school districts accommodate or regulate student and staff religious expression. The board cited Texas Education Code 25.0823(a-1) in taking the resolution but did not specify any follow-up policy changes, implementation steps, or timelines in the meeting minutes.
