Texas’ State Board of Education is considering a proposal to create a single statewide required reading list that includes passages from the Bible, which supporters say provide historical and literary context and critics say would blur church‑state lines. (dallasnews.com) The Texas Education Agency’s draft lists dozens of texts, including the Twenty‑Third Psalm and the Tower of Babel, and would take effect for the 2030–2031 school year under a 2023 law. (dallasnews.com) The board delayed final action to solicit public comment. (dallasnews.com) Opponents warn of First Amendment concerns and reduced teacher autonomy. (texastribune.org) Parents may be allowed to opt students out, but testing implications remain. (dallasnews.com)