Texas to Correct Over 4,200 Errors in Controversial Bluebonnet Curriculum

State board approves fixes, but members raise concerns over taxpayer costs and review process

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Texas State Board of Education has approved the correction of more than 4,200 errors in the state's controversial Bluebonnet curriculum, which was rolled out in public schools this year. The fixes range from missing commas and improperly licensed images to incorrect answer keys and factual errors. While the board approved the changes, several members expressed frustration that the errors were not caught in the initial approval process and that taxpayers will have to cover the costs of reprinting the updated materials.

Why it matters

The Bluebonnet curriculum has been highly controversial since its adoption two years ago, with portions of the materials integrating Biblical teachings and being viewed by some critics as part of a national effort to return Christianity and prayer into public schools. The large number of errors has raised concerns about the state's review process for instructional materials and the financial burden on taxpayers.

The details

The Texas Education Agency, which wrote and published the Bluebonnet curriculum as part of the state's push for 'high-quality' instructional materials, submitted the corrections to the state board. While the board approved the changes, members expressed frustration that the errors were not caught earlier and that taxpayers will have to pay for the costs of reprinting the updated materials. The agency declined to provide an estimate of the reprinting costs, saying the information would be compiled at a later date.

  • The Texas State Board of Education approved the fixes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The Bluebonnet curriculum was rolled out in public schools this year.

The players

Texas State Board of Education

The governing body responsible for overseeing public education in Texas, including the approval of instructional materials.

Texas Education Agency

The state agency that wrote and published the Bluebonnet curriculum as part of Texas' push for 'high-quality' instructional materials.

Julie Pickren

A member of the Texas State Board of Education and a proponent of the Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum.

Will Hickman

A Republican member of the Texas State Board of Education who expressed concern about the review process for the Bluebonnet curriculum.

Evelyn Brooks

A Republican member of the Texas State Board of Education who joined Democrats in opposing the approval of the Bluebonnet curriculum corrections.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very concerned about our review process. It feels like we've done something wrong, that we have high-quality instructional materials that were approved by us, but then they are coming back with 4,200-plus corrections.”

— Will Hickman, Republican, Houston (Houston Chronicle)

“An error is an error, and it concerns me that we are approving these without going through our suitability or quality process. And it's a cost on the taxpayer.”

— Pam Little, North Texas Republican (Houston Chronicle)

“So much of this is just designed to be propaganda against socialism and communism. It gives the impression that all of Europe and the UK and Canada must be under some sort of dictatorship.”

— Rebecca Bell-Meterau, Democrat, Austin (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

The Texas Education Agency will be responsible for compiling the cost estimates for reprinting the corrected Bluebonnet curriculum materials, which will be covered by the state.

The takeaway

The large number of errors in the Bluebonnet curriculum and the concerns raised by state board members about the review process and taxpayer costs highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding the state's efforts to exert more control over classroom instruction through the development of its own instructional materials.