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Texas State Board of Education votes to add Christian texts to list of required reading materials
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on these changes can be found through Houston Public Media, providing more information on the updates and their potential effects.
In a recent decision, the Texas State Board of Education voted to add Christian texts to the list of required reading materials. This change is part of a broader set of updates to the curriculum. The board also made changes to the social studies curriculum, which will reframe history and have an impact on the way diversity is presented.
Further details on these changes can be found through Houston Public Media, providing more information on the updates and their potential effects.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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