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Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decision will affect over 5 million students in Texas public schools.
A vote is upcoming for the Texas board of education regarding a required reading list for public school students. This list includes stories and passages from the Bible. The decision will affect over 5 million students in Texas public schools. Further details on the proposal and voting process are available from local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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