Rockwall, TX – April 28, 2026 – On Saturday, May 23rd, at 3:00 PM, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court invites you to the Ten Commandments Monument Dedication Ceremony at 101 E. Rusk Street, on the northeast corner of the Historic Courthouse lawn.
“The Ten Commandments are an important component of the moral and historical foundation of the laws and legal system of the United States of America. It is appropriate that during this 250th Anniversary of our Nation’s founding, Rockwall County will erect a monument to display the Ten Commandments. May God bless America, the State of Texas, and our wonderful Rockwall County!” – Lorne Liechty, Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 3
On May 13, 2025, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court reached a unanimous decision to approve a resolution for the installation of a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse. This monument will be funded privately through generous donations from community members and organizations.
“The monument will remind us of Rockwall County’s values, rooted in the moral fiber and religious foundations upon which our country was established.” – Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Submitted by Jim Barto, Rockwall County Public Information Officer
