Texas Education Agency moves to correct 4,200 errors in Bible-infused curriculum

January 31, 2026 - 04:25

A vote on a new elementary school English and language arts curriculum for Texas has been postponed after state officials discovered thousands of factual and grammatical errors within the proposed materials. The Texas Education Agency had submitted the curriculum for approval, but the process stalled when State Board of Education members identified approximately 4,200 mistakes.

The proposed instructional materials, which integrate biblical references into lessons on topics like history and phonics, came under sharp criticism during a recent board meeting. Members expressed significant concern over the sheer volume of errors, which ranged from simple typos to substantive inaccuracies, deeming them unacceptable for classroom use. The board unanimously decided to delay the final approval vote until its next meeting, scheduled for November.

The postponement highlights the rigorous scrutiny applied to educational resources in the state, particularly for a curriculum that has drawn attention for its direct incorporation of religious texts. The agency must now undertake a comprehensive revision process to correct the flawed materials before the board will reconsider their implementation in Texas public schools.