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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune , as published by KXXV
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lieutenant governor referenced a 2025 law that targets lewd books in schools.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed penalties for schools that keep certain books on library shelves.
He aims to pass legislation that would lower a school's performance rating if they do not remove graphic books. This would be based on the state's annual school performance ratings, which are used to evaluate schools. The lieutenant governor referenced a 2025 law that targets lewd books in schools.
He expressed his expectation that school boards and administrators follow this law. Further details about the proposed legislation and the law it is based on are available. The issue involves books on shelves in schools across the state, with millions of schoolchildren potentially affected.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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