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As Fort Worth ISD returns most banned books to shelves, questions remain about access
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ruiz, L.
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05/13/2024
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Fort Worth Independent School District; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Fort Worth ISD releases list of books returning to library shelves after 9-month review
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ruiz, L.
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05/09/2024
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Censorship; Education Agency, Texas; Fort Worth Independent School District; Lawsuits; LGBTQ persons; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Even the banning of books is bigger in Texas
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San Antonio Express News
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Barnes, R.
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05/07/2024
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Censorship; School libraries and librarians
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Appeals court rightfully guts Texas book rating law
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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04/24/2024
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Court decisions; Education, Texas State Board of; Lawsuits; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Sexually explicit content; Talarico, James
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Texas book-banning law gutted by appeals court in a blow to state Republicans
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Houston Chronicle
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McKinley, E.
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04/18/2024
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Censorship; Court decisions; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Fort Bend ISD debates giving superintendent authority to ban books that 'stimulate sexual desire'
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Houston Chronicle
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Sander, E.
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04/10/2024
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Fort Bend Independent School District; School boards; School libraries and librarians; School superintendents; Sexually explicit content
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Here's why Lake Travis ISD is removing one book, keeping another at high school library
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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03/22/2024
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Censorship; Lake Travis Independent School District; School boards; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Lake Travis school board to discuss book challenges Wednesday night
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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03/20/2024
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Censorship; Lake Travis Independent School District; School boards; School libraries and librarians
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'A lot of confusion': Booksellers decry book ban laws like Texas HB 900 during SXSW 2024
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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03/14/2024
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1 TX bill 11 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Lawsuits; Libraries and librarians; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; South by Southwest Conference & Festivals
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Here’s why the Texas LGBTQ+ community is appealing to international law
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Dallas Morning News
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Gooch, J.
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02/04/2024
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1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Human rights; International law; LGBTQ persons
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Conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sides with free speech
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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01/25/2024
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Court decisions; Freedom of speech; Sexually explicit content
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Court kills Texas law labeling explicit books for schools. What now for parents?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Russell, N.
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01/21/2024
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Court decisions; Freedom of speech; Lawsuits; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Sexually explicit content
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Conservative appeals court gets it right
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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01/19/2024
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Court decisions; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Sexually explicit content
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Controversial Texas law requiring book sellers to rate books blocked by appeals court
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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01/18/2024
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Censorship; Court decisions; Education Agency, Texas; Freedom of speech; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Texas ban on ‘sexually explicit’ books in school libraries halted by federal appeals court
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Dallas Morning News
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Gillman, T.
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01/18/2024
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Censorship; Court decisions; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Federal appeals court blocks Texas ban on 'sexually explicit' books in public schools
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Houston Chronicle
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McKinley, E.
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01/18/2024
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Censorship; Court decisions; Freedom of speech; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Willett, Don
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Area students frustrated with library book bans, restrictions
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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01/14/2024
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; High school students; LGBTQ persons; Middle school students; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Several priority bills signed into law in Texas this year are on pause due to lawsuits
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Dallas Morning News
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Torres, A.
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12/27/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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88th Legislature; Border barriers; Buoys; Drag performances; Gender reassignment; Lawsuits; LGBTQ persons; Local ordinances; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians
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Texas education board OKs school library rules prohibiting 'sexually explicit' books
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San Antonio Express News
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Manno, M.
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12/24/2023
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Education, Texas State Board of; Lawsuits; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Lake Travis ISD is weighing new book review policy. Here's why some parents are concerned.
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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12/16/2023
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1 TX bill
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Lake Travis Independent School District; School boards; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Texas leaders approve school library rules amid ongoing fight about inappropriate books
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Dallas Morning News
|
Richman, T.
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12/16/2023
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Education, Texas State Board of; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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New rules drawn up for school libraries
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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12/15/2023
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Education, Texas State Board of; Francis, LJ; Patterson, Jared; Pickren, Julie; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Texas leaders approve school library rules amid ongoing fight about inappropriate books
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Dallas Morning News
|
Richman, T.
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12/15/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Education, Texas State Board of; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations
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San Antonio Express News
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Serrano, A.
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12/02/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Censorship; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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School library law awaits ruling
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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11/30/2023
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Lawsuits; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Conroe ISD eyes changes to rules on books
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Houston Chronicle
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Dominguez, C.
|
10/29/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Conroe Independent School District; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Texas superintendents applaud court decision to halt A-F school accountability ratings
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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10/28/2023
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Court decisions; Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; Lawsuits; Mauzy, Catherine A.; Morath, Mike; School districts; School ratings; Sexually explicit content
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Do Fort Worth ISD book fairs offer Scholastic diversity collection? Officials won’t say
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ruiz, L.
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10/24/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Fort Worth Independent School District; LGBTQ persons; Racial discrimination; Scholastic; Sexually explicit content
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Scholastic adapts to Texas book bans with separate ‘diverse’ catalog at fairs
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San Antonio Express News
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Ikramuddin, H.
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10/24/2023
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Censorship; PEN America; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Scholastic; Sexually explicit content
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Plano ISD to refine book selection process as sexual content still makes library shelves
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Dallas Morning News
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Gibbons, H.
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10/22/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Plano Independent School District; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Texas House education chair files school choice, funding bill; Abbott signals resistance
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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10/21/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Buckley, Brad; Education savings accounts; Per pupil spending; Phelan, Dade; School choice; School finance; Special sessions
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Does the latest Texas school choice proposal go far enough for Gov. Greg Abbott?
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Dallas Morning News
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Ayala, E.
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10/21/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Buckley, Brad; Creighton, Brandon; Education savings accounts; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; School choice; School finance
|
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Texas law banning ‘sexually explicit‘ books in schools takes effect after appeals court ruling
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San Antonio Express News
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McKinley, E.
|
09/27/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Booksellers; Lawsuits; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Harris County libraries are now 'book sanctuaries' for banned books across Texas
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Houston Chronicle
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Nickerson, R.
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09/22/2023
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1 TX bill
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Booksellers; Censorship; Ellis, Rodney; Harris County; Katy Independent School District; Libraries and librarians; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Guide your kids on books choices
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Dallas Morning News
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Nagorka, J.
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09/21/2023
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1 TX bill
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Parent-school relationships; School libraries and librarians
|
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Waco-based federal judge rips new Texas library book rating law as unconstitutional
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Kyle, M.
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09/21/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Albright, Alan; Booksellers; Court decisions; Obscenity; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Judge blocks library book law
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
09/20/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Court decisions; Education Agency, Texas; Education, Texas State Board of; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Now that we’re done fighting over book bans, let’s tackle the real issue
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Dallas Morning News
|
Damm, T.
|
09/10/2023
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1 TX bill
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Adult education; Booksellers; Censorship; LGBTQ persons; Literacy; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Judge halts state library book law
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
09/01/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Court decisions; Freedom of speech; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School districts; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Federal judge temporarily blocks new Texas book-rating law for schools
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San Antonio Express News
|
McKinley, E.
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09/01/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Booksellers; Censorship; Court decisions; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Vendors, school librarians and state agencies await decision on Texas House Bill 900
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
08/29/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Lawsuits; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Books removed from Fort Worth ISD libraries revealed
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Ruiz, L.
|
08/29/2023
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Censorship; Fort Worth Independent School District; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Banned classic shows absurdity of crusade
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
08/29/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Artificial intelligence; Booksellers; Censorship; Minorities; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Katy ISD is taking aim at LGBTQ students like me
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Houston Chronicle
|
Ding, G.
|
08/27/2023
|
1 TX bill
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Censorship; Gender identity; Katy Independent School District; LGBTQ persons; Parent-school relationships; School boards; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Vaping, safety and library ratings: Here's the new laws affecting Houston school districts this year
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Houston Chronicle
|
Menchaca, M.
|
08/27/2023
|
1 TX bill
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Booksellers; Clergy; Disciplinary alternative education programs; Electronic cigarettes; Mental health services; School district police; School districts; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Judge has questions in library book suit
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
08/22/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Lawsuits; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Fort Worth ISD libraries closed as books scrutinized
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Ruiz, L.
|
08/17/2023
|
1 TX bill
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Censorship; Fort Worth Independent School District; School libraries and librarians
|
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Over 100 books in Fort Worth school libraries challenged
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Ruiz, L.
|
08/07/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Fort Worth Independent School District; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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READER Act’s noble goal faces constitutional challenges
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Dallas Morning News
|
Jacobson, J.
|
08/06/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Authors and authorship; Booksellers; Censorship; Education Agency, Texas; Equal protection of the law; Freedom of speech; Publishers and publishing; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act
|
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Texas' book ban law isn't just bad. It's bad business.
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Nawotka, E.
|
08/06/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Houston Independent School District; Katy Independent School District; Lawsuits; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians
|
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Katy ISD expands book ban policy, gives board members more direct power
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Goodman, C.
|
08/03/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Katy Independent School District; School boards; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Store owner joins suit to fight book-rating law
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Mizan, N.
|
07/28/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Lawsuits; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Small businesses
|
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Texas’ book rating law is a pathway to censorship
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
07/28/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Booksellers; Censorship; Education Agency, Texas; Freedom of speech; Lawsuits; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Fort Worth parents speak out against sexually explicit books in school libraries
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Ruiz, L.
|
07/27/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Fort Worth Independent School District; Parent-school relationships; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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'Impossible to meet': Bookstores sue Texas over new school library book rating law
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
07/26/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Freedom of speech; Lawsuits; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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TEXAS BOOK BAN: Federal block sought
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Dallas Morning News
|
Vertuno, J.
|
07/26/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Booksellers; Censorship; Freedom of speech; Lawsuits; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act
|
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Booksellers sue to block new Texas rating system they say could ban classics like ‘Lonesome Dove’
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San Antonio Express News
|
McKinley, E.
|
07/26/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Freedom of speech; Lawsuits; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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School book law brings uncertainty
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
07/21/2023
|
1 TX bill
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Booksellers; Library & Archives Commission, Texas State; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Students and the right to read – why new law should be challenged
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Austin American Statesman
|
Smith, M.
|
07/16/2023
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Booksellers; Censorship; LGBTQ persons; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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School district bans three books after Libs of Tiktok outcry
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Allen, S.
|
07/15/2023
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Censorship; Gender identity; LGBTQ persons; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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New Texas law is one for the books
|
Bryan Eagle
|
McClenagan, K.
|
07/03/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Censorship; Child safety; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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As a Katy student, I fought book bans. We're losing.
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Samuels, C.
|
06/29/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Censorship; High school students; Katy Independent School District; LGBTQ persons; School libraries and librarians
|
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|
Pride month carries added importance with increased anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, legislation
|
Victoria Advocate
|
Cotton, K.
|
06/26/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
American Civil Liberties Union; Drag performances; Gender reassignment; LGBTQ persons; Pride events; School libraries and librarians; University athletics
|
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|
Bryan, College Station school officials disappointed with Texas legislative session
|
Bryan Eagle
|
Wilburn, C.
|
06/22/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
88th Legislature; Curriculum; School finance; School safety; School superintendents; School vouchers; Special session potential topics; Teacher salaries
|
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Gov. Abbott signs bill to keep 'sexually explicit material' out of Texas school libraries
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El Paso Times
|
Powell, A.
|
06/22/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Abbott, Greg; Blanco, César; Censorship; Child safety; González, Mary; LGBTQ persons; Minorities; Morales, Eddie, Jr.; Ordaz, Claudia; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs ban on 'sexually explicit' books in school libraries into law
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Austin American Statesman
|
Gore, H.
|
06/13/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Education Agency, Texas; LGBTQ persons; Library & Archives Commission, Texas State; Parent-school relationships; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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Texas bans ‘sexually explicit’ books in schools. Law ‘gets that trash out,’ Abbott says
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Dearman, E.
|
06/13/2023
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Censorship; Parental rights; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; School vouchers; Sexually explicit content; Special session potential topics
|
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Gov. Abbott signs school book-rating bill and doubles down on vouchers
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Houston Chronicle
|
McKinley, E.
|
06/13/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Abbott, Greg; Curriculum; Legislative committee appointments; Phelan, Dade; School finance; School libraries and librarians; School vouchers
|
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|
Waco-area public school libraries await standards, ratings for books with sex-related content
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Hoover, C.
|
06/10/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Library & Archives Commission, Texas State; Midway Independent School District; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Waco Independent School District
|
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|
Texas bill to ban books is pure sanctimony
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Austin American Statesman
|
Kellman, S.
|
06/04/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Censorship; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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|
Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas legislation, rhetoric, harms students
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Cross, J.
|
06/01/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bullying; Children's health care; Curriculum; Gender identity; Gender reassignment; LGBTQ persons
|
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STATE LEGISLATION: Teachers fault lawmaker priorities, lack of funding
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Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
05/30/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
School finance; School libraries and librarians; School safety; State budget surpluses; Teacher retention; Teacher salaries; Teacher shortages
|
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Presidential hopeful DeSantis inspires push to make book bans easier in Republican-controlled states
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Houston Chronicle
|
Demillo, A.
|
05/28/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Censorship; DeSantis, Ron; Florida; Presidential candidates; School libraries and librarians
|
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|
Why Texas' book-rating bill threatens the states' 300 independent bookstores
|
Houston Chronicle
|
McKinley, E.
|
05/27/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Booksellers; Censorship; Gender identity; LGBTQ persons; Patterson, Jared; Paxton, Angela; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
|
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|
Schools see small budget gains
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Heath, K.
|
05/26/2023
|
1 TX bill
|
Creighton, Brandon; Education Agency, Texas; King, Ken; Morath, Mike; Per pupil spending; School finance; State budgets; Teacher salaries
|
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|
Public school libraries see impending restrictions; Critics contact Waco trustees
|
Waco Tribune Herald
|
Hoover, C.
|
05/14/2023
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Censorship; High schools; Midway Independent School District; Orr, Angelia; School boards; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Waco Independent School District
|
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Biden blasts book bans days after Texas lawmakers advanced new prohibitions in schools
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Houston Chronicle
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Wermund, B.
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04/25/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Biden, Joe; Censorship; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Patterson, Jared; Phelan, Dade; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Guns, books and fear in Texas, but no reform
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San Antonio Express News
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Brodesky, J.
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04/23/2023
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1 TX bill
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Censorship; Gun safety; Parent-school relationships; School libraries and librarians; School safety
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Texas House passes bill banning sexually explicit books from school libraries
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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04/21/2023
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1 TX bill
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Booksellers; Censorship; Patterson, Jared; Paxton, Angela; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Texas Freedom Network; Thierry, Shawn; Zwiener, Erin
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Texas among nation’s leaders in school book bans, new report shows, citing Keller ISD
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Campbell, E.
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04/21/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; School districts; School libraries and librarians; State comparisons
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Texas House gives initial OK to ban on sexually explicit books in public schools
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Houston Chronicle
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McKinley, E.
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04/21/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Reynolds, Ron; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Thierry, Shawn; Zwiener, Erin
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Texas House advances bill that aims to keep sexually explicit materials out of school libraries
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Laredo Morning Times
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Dey, S.
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04/21/2023
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1 TX bill
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Censorship; Hinojosa, Gilberto; Parent-school relationships; Patterson, Jared; Public demonstrations; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Reynolds, Ron; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Thierry, Shawn
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Bill banning ‘sexually explicit’ books in school libraries advances in Texas House
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Dallas Morning News
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Torres, A.
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04/20/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Collier, Nicole; Hinojosa, Gilberto; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Patterson, Jared; Paxton, Angela; Phelan, Dade; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Reynolds, Ron; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.
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Texas House gives initial OK to ban on sexually explicit books in public schools
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San Antonio Express News
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McKinley, E.
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04/20/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Booksellers; Censorship; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; Reynolds, Ron; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Thierry, Shawn; Zwiener, Erin
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Library book bill passes state Senate
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Dallas Morning News
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Jankowski, P.
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04/14/2023
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1 TX bill
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Eckhardt, Sarah; Parental rights; Patrick, Dan; Patterson, Jared; Paxton, Angela; School boards; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Here’s how to fight the book bans — and win
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Houston Chronicle
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Rosenberg, A.
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04/06/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Libraries and librarians; School libraries and librarians; Talarico, James
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Bill increases oversight of school library books
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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03/31/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Krause, Matt; Patterson, Jared; Paxton, Angela; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Texas book ban plan must be shelved
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/26/2023
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1 TX bill
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Censorship; Patterson, Jared; Public schools
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Texas Republicans have edge on kids and trans, drag issues; now, watch them blow it
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Rusak, R.
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03/26/2023
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1 TX bill
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Censorship; Drag performances; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Patterson, Jared; Schatzline, Nathan 'Nate'
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Trust school librarians, not book sellers
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Houston Chronicle
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Stevenson, S.
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03/26/2023
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1 TX bill
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Booksellers; Censorship; Libraries and librarians; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
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Yes, House Bill 900 is a book ban
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San Antonio Express News
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Preyor-Johnson, N.
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03/26/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Censorship; Krause, Matt; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Talarico, James
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'Lonesome Dove' is porn? Texas book ban targets beloved cowboy literature.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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03/25/2023
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1 TX bill
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Baseball; Censorship; Houston Zoo; Patterson, Jared; Scholarships; Talarico, James; Turtles; Whataburger
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Texas teachers wary of Republicans' plans to 'lift up public schools’
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Houston Chronicle
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McKinley, E.
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03/24/2023
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Buckley, Brad; Censorship; Creighton, Brandon; LGBTQ persons; Patterson, Jared; School vouchers; Talarico, James; Teacher incentive plans; Teacher salaries; Teachers; Textbooks
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TEXAS LEGISLATURE: Bill would ban some books in schools
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Austin American Statesman
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Heath, K.
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03/23/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; Obscenity; Patterson, Jared; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Talarico, James
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‘There should be no sexually explicit books’: Texas lawmakers debate school library rules
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Dallas Morning News
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Richman, T.
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03/23/2023
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Censorship; LGBTQ persons; Patterson, Jared; Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content; Talarico, James
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