Clips from the Texas House Public Education Committee Hearing on April 29-30, 2025 Public Testimony by Mara Richards Bim, from Royal Lane Baptist Church, “let me tell you what I said to my daughter.” Public Testimony by Michelle Venegas-Matula of Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry against SB10 Public Testimony by Elva Mendoza opposing SB10 “and I take issue with self-proclaimed scholars…” SB10 introduced by Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford) who makes clear his goal is to make it to Supreme Court Self-proclaimed historian, Tim Barton, testifies on SB10 Community Pastor Richard Vega cites Biblical and spiritual warrant for SB10 and SB11 Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford) on Coach Kennedy movie and why kids need Christianity in public schools Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) questions Rep. Candy Noble (R-Lucas) on Separation of Church and State Matt Krause from First Liberty Institute testifying on behalf of SB10 before the House Public Education Committee Rep. Jeff Leach (R-McKinney) prods the “expert” witnesses to explain why Texas can and should pass SB10 Rep. John Bryant (D-Dallas) questions the witnesses about their claims that the 10 Commandments aren’t religious Witnesses question Rep. Leach (R-McKinney) on why he’s pushing for SB10 (spoiler: the Supreme Court) Public Testimony Drew McCoy (a.k.a. Youtube’s Genetically Modified Skeptic) opposing SB10 Public Testimony by Andrew Hendrickson from the ACLU of Texas on why SB10 is different from Kennedy Clips from the Texas Senate Public Education Committee Hearing on March 4, 2025 Self-proclaimed historian, David Barton, testifies on SB10 at Texas Senate Public Education Committee Texas Sen. Jose Menendez (D-San Antonio) questions whether SB10 is imposing a religion on students Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) and Pastor Richard Vega proclaim America a Christian nation. Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) cites Biblical scripture as legal justification and spiritual motivation for SB10 Rep. Candy Noble (R-Lucas) introduces SB10 to the Texas House Public Education Committee Rep. James Frank (R-Wichita Fallas) and Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) discuss Separation of Church and State David Barton from Wallbuilders testifying on behalf of SB10 before the House Public Education Committee Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-Galveston) prods the “expert” witnesses to explain deism and Church/State Separation Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) questions witnesses about SB10 and the nonestablishment clause Rep. John Bryant (D-Dallas) questions Rep. Candy Noble on religion in schools Elijah O’Neal from American Journey Museum speaking on behalf of SB10 Right-wing Activists challenge Rep. James Talarico on Thomas Jefferson and the Separation of Church and State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) questions the harm caused to kids by SB10 and whether its worth it Public Testimony by Dan Hinkle from Sugar Land Baptist Church asks “why are we racing to the Supreme Court?” Public Testimony by Molly Carnes of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Cypress who roasts the legislature over SB10 Public Testimony by Sophia Mirto roasting the legislature on SB10 Public Testimony by Austin-based composer Alex Shawver drawing on his Baptist roots to oppose SB10 Matt Krause from The Liberty Institute on SB10 and after the Kennedy decision, it’s fair game for Christianity in schools Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) prods the witnesses to reject separation of church and state Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) supports SB10 because “kids aren't going to church these days” Sen. Hagenbuch (R-Denton) and Coach Kennedy present the legislature and real “freedom” as the ability to impose one’s religion on the masses