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Texas Board of Education votes to approve requiring public schools to study Bible stories
By Max Zepeda at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The Texas Board of Education's decision to require public schools to study Bible stories will have significant implications for El Paso 's diverse student population. As a city with a strong Hispanic and Catholic influence, El Paso's schools may already incorporate some biblical references into their curriculum, but the new proposal's scope and mandatory nature raise questions about how it will be implemented and received. Board Member Gustavo Reveles, who represents El Paso, has expressed concerns about the motivations behind the proposal, suggesting that it may be driven by intolerance towards non-Christian faiths. As the proposal is rolled out, El Pasoans will be watching to see how it affects the city's schools and whether it sparks controversy or promotes greater understanding of different faiths and cultures. The city's educators and community leaders will need to navigate the challenges of implementing this new requirement while ensuring that all students feel included and respected.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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