A proposal allowing a period for praying and reading religious texts in Texas public schools cleared a key vote Thursday.

A House vote showed broad support for the measure that would let districts set aside time for prayer or religious study.

The Texas House voted to advance a bill Thursday that could allow school districts to incorporate prayer time into their schools before the end of the year. Senate Bill 11 would give school districts ...

The lower chamber voted to give initial approval to Senate Bill 11, which is a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Authored by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston), it would require school boards ...