Senate backs prayer time,Ten Commandments in classrooms

AUSTIN— The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

The Austin American-Statesman reported that the two measures were priorities of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over that chamber.

“Religious freedom is a bedrock principle up…