Texas Public Schools

The Texas Board of Education approved mandated reading lists including Bible passages for public school students starting in 2030, with a 9-5 vote. Texas had previously required the display of the Ten Commandments in schools.

Bible passages may become required reading in Texas public schools, though most book lists are currently determined by individual teachers or schools.

Texas charter schools experienced their smallest enrollment increase in state history, with experts warning of potential declines due to falling birth rates, new school options, and immigration concerns. Charter enrollment growth has slowed to 2.4% this year, down from past highs, while traditional public schools face enrollment drops, particularly affecting Hispanic students.