A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning in Texas schools even easier. Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow any Texas parent to be able to dictate what books are allowed in public schools — anywhere in the state.
A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning in Texas schools even easier.
Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow any Texas parent to be able to dictate what books are allowed in public schools — anywhere in the state.
@couriertexas A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning in Texas schools even easier. Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow any Texas parent to be able to dictate what books are allowed in public schools — anywhere in the state.
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