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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 vows to pass legislation that would punish public schools by lowering their state 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 a Republican rally. He displayed printed covers of books he found obscene, citing a need for school boards and administrators to follow the existing law. Further details on the proposed legislation are available.
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Category: schools Published: August 19, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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