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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A high-ranking official has announced plans to take action against schools with certain books on their shelves. A proposal has been made to penalize schools for certain library books.
A proposal has been made to penalize schools for certain library books. This plan involves lowering performance ratings for schools found to be in violation of a law. The law targets books considered to be obscene.
Further details about the proposal are available. A high-ranking official has announced plans to take action against schools with certain books on their shelves. The official's statement suggests a strong stance on the issue, but specific details about the proposal's implementation are not provided here.
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Category: schools Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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