Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

Texas's lieutenant governor is pushing to remove books he considers vulgar from school libraries and is proposing penalties for schools that don't comply. He has pointed to a sexual education graphic novel as an example. He says this is not a ban on books, though he has stated his office is "coming for the books.

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National story. 12 articles from 8 sources. Updated Aug 22, 2026.

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The 74 MillionLean Left· Aug 22, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Proposes Penalties for Schools That Keep “Vulgar” Books on Library Shelves

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KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

KSN WichitaCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

My High PlainsCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

WCBD News 2Center· Aug 20, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

CW 39 HoustonCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

Phl17Center· Aug 20, 2026

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from schools, points to teen sexual education graphic novel

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· CW 39 Houston, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
CW 39 HoustonCenter· Aug 20, 2026

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep 'vulgar' books on library shelves

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep ‘vulgar' books on library shelves

KXAN AustinCenter· Aug 19, 2026

'We're coming for the books': Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from public schools

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