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Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows

Across the country, more books have been challenged and removed as religious and conservative groups target LGBTQ and race issues.

Residents sue Llano County officials, library director, board members to end book bans

A federal lawsuit claims Llano County public officials’ efforts to remove library books are a coordinated censorship campaign.

Some Texas Republicans push for Gov. Greg Abbott to use state personnel to deport migrants

Declaring an “invasion” under the U.S. Constitution is an incendiary idea that would spark immediate court challenges given that immigration law enforcement is a federal responsibility.

Is Our Children Learning Too Much?

There’s a long tradition in Texas of moral panics about what schools are teaching kids. The newest iteration is particularly quaint.

texasmonthly.com

Texas students push back against book bans for censoring LGBTQ, racial justice issues

Students are forming banned-book clubs and distribution drives to contest restrictions that focus mostly on LGBTQ and racial themes. ​

ACLU wants North Texas school district to apologize for removing over 100 library books

ACLU wants North Texas school district to apologize for removing over 100 library books

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ACLU wants North Texas school district to apologize for removing over 100 library books

Most of the titles focus on LGBTQ, race or identity issues. Though Granbury ISD said most of the books have been returned, the ACLU called on the district to affirm its commitment to inclusivity.

Book Bans Are Back. Here's What's In Danger.

These 14 titles have been under attack in schools for doing exactly what literature is supposed to do.

theatlantic.com

Analysis: Running a Texas election while voters are distracted — by politics

With less than five weeks left in the primary election season, there is no shortage of political issues to debate. But most of the political conversation isn’t about the election.

Gov. Greg Abbott taps into parent anger to fuel reelection campaign

Abbott promises a “parental bill of rights” amendment to the Texas Constitution. Current education code already provides an array of parent protections when it comes to schools.

The push to ban books in Texas schools spreads to public libraries

Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.

Texas’ 2022 races coming into focus as candidate filings close

Every statewide office, legislative seat and U.S. House district will be on the ballot next year when the state’s new political maps are expected to be used.

Texas education officials investigating whether Keller school district has books with sexually explicit content

The district appears to be the first one to be investigated since Republicans started raising questions in October about content in public school libraries.

10 Books Texas Doesn’t Want You to Read

School districts are now capitulating to government pressure and going along with censorship in libraries.

theatlantic.com

A Texas school district is reviewing 400 library books after a GOP lawmaker's inquiry

State Rep. Matt Krause launched an inquiry into school library books on topics like race and gender earlier this fall. A San Antonio district says it's reviewing some 400 titles that were on his list.

npr.org

San Antonio-area school district reviews 400 books flagged by a Texas lawmaker’s inquiry

North East ISD, one of the largest districts in the state, appears to be the first one to respond to state Rep. Matt Krause’s investigation into the kinds of books held in school libraries.

Republican state Rep. Matt Krause drops out of attorney general’s race to run for Tarrant County district attorney

Krause had been among the primary challengers to Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose legal problems have made him a target for both parties next year.

UT-Austin professors criticize university for halting antiracism study with preschoolers

The decision to halt the study comes after a University of Michigan-Flint professor filed an Office for Civil Rights complaint against the study, arguing it discriminates against children of color. But professors said pausing the study sets a negative precedent that could impact academic freedom.

Penguin parents, anti-bullying tips, teen romance: What we found inside three books flagged by a Texas lawmaker’s schools inquiry

State Rep. Matt Krause is investigating whether Texas school districts have purchased any of nearly 850 books in a list he produced last month.

How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas' latest culture war

A coming-of-age memoir by a California writer has been seized upon by politicians who want greater control over the kinds of books available in Texas schools.

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert exploring run against Attorney General Ken Paxton in increasingly crowded GOP primary

Land Commissioner George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and state Rep. Matt Krause are also vying for the GOP nomination next year.

Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies to develop standards to block books with "overtly sexual" content in schools

Abbott targeted two books that have been removed by schools recently that center on LGBTQ characters. One of the books includes a graphic illustration and the other includes depictions of sex.

Texas governor adopts lawmaker's probe of books in schools

AUSTIN (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has joined a conservative Republican lawmaker’s campaign to investigate books that cover race, gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools.State Rep.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Gov. Abbott slams 'pornographic' content in Texas school libraries

The Republican leader has joined a conservative lawmaker’s campaign to investigate...

chron.com

Gov. Greg Abbott chastises school board group with vague accusation of “pornographic images” in library books

Abbott’s letter comes on the heels of an inquiry launched by state Rep. Matt Krause, a Fort Worth Republican running for Texas attorney general. Krause sent a letter to certain school districts with an 850-book list that included novels about racism and sexuality.

TribCast: Previewing the Texas abortion law’s day in the U.S. Supreme Court

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Reese and Brian about Monday’s oral arguments in the Supreme Court over the state’s near-total abortion ban and a lawmaker’s request to investigate books in school libraries.

Party Politics: Krause’s Crackdown – Houston Public Media

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

houstonpublicmedia.org

Texas lawmaker keeping mum on inquiry into what books students can access as school districts grapple with how to respond

Critics say state Rep. Matt Krause's inquiry targets books about women, people of color and LGBTQ people. The lawmaker says providing specifics about his inquiry "could compromise a potential investigation."

Analysis: Matt Krause’s campaign for attorney general comes with a reading list

State Rep. Matt Krause, a Republican candidate for attorney general, wants public schools to explain some of the books in their libraries. He's got questions about content, along with a way to get some attention from voters.

A Texas lawmaker is targeting 850 books that he says could make students feel uneasy – Houston Public Media

Republican Matt Krause is asking schools for an accounting of any book that "might make students feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress."

houstonpublicmedia.org

Texas lawmaker launches inquiry into 850 books dealing with race and sexuality

Republican Matt Krause is asking schools for an accounting of any book that "might make students feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress."

npr.org

Texas House committee to investigate school districts’ books on race and sexuality

Texas House committee to investigate school districts’ books on race and sexuality

caller.com

Texas House committee to investigate school districts’ books on race and sexuality

State Rep. Matt Krause, a candidate for state attorney general, asked school superintendents to confirm whether any books on a list of 850 titles are in their libraries and classrooms.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s three Republican challengers criticize his legal problems — and pitch themselves as the best GOP nominee

Paxton is facing challenges from three fellow Republicans in his bid for a third term. In interviews at The Texas Tribune Festival, they each took him to task for the legal problems he has accrued in office, with two saying he should resign.

Why the coming battle over redistricting could devolve into a political knife fight

The always partisan, always person process of redrawing Texas' political maps is about to get under way in Austin.

caller.com

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chron.com

GOP’s Matt Krause joins race against Texas AG Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Matt Krause, a longtime ally of embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, said Thursday he is joining the growing ranks of candidates who will challenge him for his job in 2022.

myrgv.com

House Freedom Caucus member Matt Krause challenges Ken Paxton for Texas attorney general

The Fort Worth lawmaker, who has been close to Paxton, is the third serious primary challenger to emerge.

What is gender-affirming medical care for transgender children? Here’s what you need to know.

Gender-affirming care, which leading health care organizations in Texas say is the best way to provide care to transgender children, is emerging as a top target of state Republicans and lies at the heart of brewing political and legal battles.

Texas special legislative session has ‘tense’ start. Voting bills gather attention.

Conservative agenda items, lingering effects of Democratic walkout set first day tone.

news.yahoo.com

Texas House approves name, image and likeness bill for college athletes by overwhelming margin

If Sen. Brandon Creighton signs off on the bill he authored, it would go to the governor's desk for approval. Gov. Greg Abbott could sign it soon.

usatoday.com

Texas GOP’s bills targeting transgender children have exacted a mental health toll, even if they don’t become law

As the clock ticks on this year's legislative session, the House scheduled a Tuesday floor debate for a bill that would limit transgender children's sports team participation. Other GOP bills that would restrict or punish transition-related health care, like puberty blockers, missed a key Sunday deadline to advance.

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