Dan Patrick: “We're coming for the books” in school libraries | The Texas Tribune
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced plans to penalize schools for keeping certain graphic books, claiming most school boards have failed to comply with existing laws on book removal. He emphasized that while books are not being banned outright, taxpayer money will not be used to purchase what he considers inappropriate materials for schools.
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SPAG90
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82B-
| SPAG | Coherent | Objective | Sourced | Concise |
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The article is a news report that effectively communicates the lieutenant governor's statements and legislative proposals regarding school libraries, though it could cite more direct sources to enhance credibility.
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