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Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Dan Godwin , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the curriculum rewrite and the required reading list are available from the Texas State Board of Education, as reported by local news sources such as FOX 7 Austin.
A significant change is coming to school curricula in Texas. The Texas State Board of Education, led by Republicans, has voted to approve a major rewrite of the curriculum. This rewrite includes a required reading list that features Bible stories.
The decision was made by the state board, which has the authority to make such changes. Further details about the curriculum rewrite and the required reading list are available from the Texas State Board of Education, as reported by local news sources such as FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: government Published: June 26, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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