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Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The total number of banned books is 8,193, which is more than twice the number banned in any other state. This occurred during the 2025-26 school year.
A recent report from PEN America reveals a significant number of book bans in public schools. The total number of banned books is 8,193, which is more than twice the number banned in any other state. This occurred during the 2025-26 school year.
Further details about the book bans are available from the source. The report provides information on the scope of the bans, but does not offer additional context.
The source of the information is PEN America, which tracked the number of book bans in public schools during the specified school year.
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Category: schools Published: October 7, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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