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Texas education board votes to make Bible passages required reading
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The vote was taken on Friday and the outcome was 9 in favor, 5 opposed, and 1 abstention.
The Texas State Board of Education has made a decision regarding required reading in public schools. A new list has been passed by the board, which includes Bible passages as required reading. The vote was taken on Friday and the outcome was 9 in favor, 5 opposed, and 1 abstention.
The board is controlled by Republicans. Further details about the new required reading list are available from KVIA ABC-7.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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