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Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway For more information on this developing story, residents of Piney Point Village can refer to the latest updates from ABC13 Houston.
In Texas, a vote is upcoming regarding the curriculum for public school students. The state board of education is considering a required reading list that features stories and passages from the Bible. This decision will impact a large number of students, with over 5 million attending public schools in the state.
For more information on this developing story, residents of Piney Point Village can refer to the latest updates from ABC13 Houston.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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