# Texas Pushes Bible Into School Reading Lists

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-06-26T14:06:31+00:00
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Texas is poised to become the first state in the nation to mandate religious texts in public schools, with a sweeping new reading list set to affect over five million students by 2030. If approved by the Republican-controlled State Board of Education, the list would include Bible passages alongside classic literature like Dickens and Austen, sparking national debate over church-state boundaries, educational diversity, and the future of public curriculum. Critics warn it’s a step toward ideological control, while supporters see it as honoring America’s Christian heritage — a move that could reshape education nationwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad03a522e4aa54c3

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