Texas’ State Board of Education votes to approve a required reading list for more than 5 million students in the state’s public schools that includes Bible passages. Multiple outlets report the board’s decision is made by a 9–5 vote, with one member absent and not voting. The reading lists are set to apply to students starting in 2030. Coverage frames the move as part of a broader effort by conservative leaders to incorporate Christian religious content into public education. Supporters cited by some reports describe the Bible’s stories and texts as having historical or educational significance. Critics, cited in other coverage, argue the policy may conflict with the principle of separation of church and state and could reduce religious and cultural diversity in classrooms. Several outlets also note that Texas has previously required the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, positioning the new policy as an extension of earlier measures. Additional reporting indicates the decision could face legal challenges, and that Texas policy choices can influence textbook publishing nationwide.