Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students

The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.

• Jun 26

Texas advances curriculum with Christianity emphasis amid conflict concerns

In a press release, those SBOE members stated they are "deeply concerned by a recent revelation" by a content advisor leading the 2025 Social Studies TEKS review.

• Apr 13

Bible stories might be made required reading for Texas public school students

A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.

• Apr 8

Some North Texas school districts adopt controversial Bluebonnet Learning curriculum

Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.

• Sep 18, 2025

Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools

The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.

• Nov 27, 2024

Proposal would allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools

Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.

• Nov 19, 2024