the plurality opinion stated that the monument was constitutional, as it represented historical value and not purely religious value. the primary content is the text of the ten commandments. an eagle grasping the american flag, an eye of providence, and two small tablets with what appears to be an ancient script are carved above the text of the ten commandments. below the text are two stars of david and the superimposed greek letters chi and rho, which represent christ. the bottom of the monument bears the inscription in capitals "presented to the people and youth of texas by the fraternal order of eagles of texas 1961."