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Texas school board to vote on required Bible lessons in public education
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk CBS Texas , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This decision could affect over 5 million students in the state.
A vote is set to take place on a proposal that could impact public school students in Texas. The state education board will decide on a required reading list that includes passages from the Bible. This decision could affect over 5 million students in the state.
The proposal is part of a broader effort to incorporate Christian teachings into public education. Details of the plan are available from the Texas education board. Further information on the proposal and its potential impact can be found through local news sources, such as CBS Texas.
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Category: government Published: June 26, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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