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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points This would be based on a 2025 law aimed at removing lewd books from school shelves. Dan Patrick has proposed penalties for schools that keep certain books on library shelves.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed penalties for schools that keep certain books on library shelves. He wants to pass legislation that would punish public schools by lowering their performance ratings if they do not remove graphic books. This would be based on a 2025 law aimed at removing lewd books from school shelves.
The lieutenant governor made his announcement at the Texas Capitol, displaying examples of books he found objectionable. He emphasized the importance of following the law.
Further details on the proposed legislation and the books in question are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 19, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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