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As school libraries are pushed to remove books, a West Texas district stands by its library council
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Raul Alonzo , as published by Texas Standard
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These books are also believed to violate Texas' Senate Bill 13.
A debate about books in public school libraries has gained attention after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatened legislative action.
He wants school districts to remove books that he and certain activists consider "harmful" to students and families. These books are also believed to violate Texas' Senate Bill 13. The issue has sparked a response from at least one school district.
A West Texas district is standing by its library council as the debate continues. Further details about the debate and the district's stance are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Texas Standard Reading time: 1 min
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