Nation Abstinence only? Influential Texas prepares for showdown over sex ed in schools June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 Melissa B. Taboada, Austin American-Statesman Comments Off on Abstinence only? Influential Texas prepares for showdown over sex ed in schools The Texas State Board of Education is slated to make changes to its sex education curriculum, triggering a likely showdown between state activists.