Texas approves Bible stories as part of required K-12 reading list

Published June 26, 2026 5:51pm ET | Updated June 26, 2026 5:51pm ET



Texas became the first state in recent history to approve a required K-12 reading list mandating the teaching of Bible stories in public schools on Friday.

The Texas State Board of Education, whose 15-member panel is majority-Republican, voted to pass the reading list.

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