Edna ISD board unanimously votes not to implement Texas Senate Bill 11
Summary
At a March 11 special meeting, the Edna ISD Board passed Resolution 526713 declaring the district will not implement Texas Senate Bill 11's provision for a period of prayer or reading religious texts during the school day; the vote was 5–0.
The Edna Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 5–0 March 11, 2026 to decline implementation of Texas Senate Bill 11, which the resolution describes as "concerning a period for prayer or reading religious texts during the school day." Board President Brandon Peters moved the resolution; Trustee Dustin Kocian seconded it.
"Resolution 526713 Motion made by Mr. Peters and seconded by Mr. Kocian that EISD will not implement Texas Senate Bill 11 concerning a period for prayer or reading religious texts during the school day. For: 5 Against: 0," the minutes state. The record shows the board acted unanimously; the minutes do not record public comment, discussion details, or a legal rationale for the decision.
After the vote the board recessed into executive session at 6:07 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:07 p.m.; the minutes do not disclose the subject of the executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. following a motion by Trustee Terry Miller, seconded by Trustee Dustin Kocian.
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