Stories Related to U.s. District Judge To Decide If Texas School Book Ban Will Go Into Effect Sept. 1

Austin American-Statesman, El Paso Times
Tue, 08/22/2023 - 4:02am

Lawyers presented arguments Friday in a case about the House Bill 900 library book lawsuit. Vendors seek a temporary injunction order for the state.

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