Texans for the Right to Read

@RightToReadTX is a grassroots coalition of concerned TX residents who oppose legislation that limit freedom of speech by banning books in schools.

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$1 invested returns $4.74. Texas public libraries generate $3.8B and 11,200 jobs, connecting Texans to tech, workforce resources, and more. Read the full report: https://t.co/fcOwUgkGpp #BeyondTheStacks #TXLibraries #LibrariesTrulyTexas

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How are budget cuts, new state laws, and vendor changes shaping TX school libraries? TLA President Melissa Rippy & Leander ISD’s Becky Calzada share insights with Publishers Weekly on the evolving library landscape. #txlibraries #RightToReadTX https://t.co/U3IM2VfRvO

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Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the contributions of AANHPI authors and illustrators whose words inspire, educate, and transform. #AANHPIHeritageMonth #TexansForTheRightToRead

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Right to Read Day highlights the growing need to stand up against censorship. This year, the @OIF tracked 4,235 book challenges, the second-highest total ever. Explore the full report and ways you can support libraries against censorship: https://t.co/UhNklLmOFU #RightToReadDay

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Happy National School Library Month! School libraries are crucial in promoting student learning and providing access to information. Join us in celebrating by sharing how school libraries have influenced your life!

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For the first time in a decade, the @TXLA Annual Conference returns to Houston on March 29 –31. TLA leaders anticipate welcoming 4,500 attendees, including library professionals, 200+ authors, and more than 220 exhibitors, to @GRBCC. Learn more: https://t.co/asvZXOiDZ2

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Government censorship of free speech and academic freedom has reached unprecedented levels on U.S. campuses. PEN America’s recent report, "America’s Censored Campuses 2025: Expanding the Web of Control," displays the increasing threats to academic freedom. https://t.co/B4ENrK4ipX

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Early voting is open in TX and closes on February 27. Remember that your vote is your voice! The laws that affect our libraries, schools, and access to information are shaped by the leaders we elect. Check your voter registration status at https://t.co/Q3Lxrd7WLz. #righttoreadtx

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Librarians across the U.S. find themselves on the front lines of a national battle against conservative groups fighting to ban books. Texas had the second-highest number of new book bans in the U.S. during the 2024-2025 school year. Learn more: https://t.co/BGhDnMsoNR

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The Librarians, a documentary by Kim Snyder, is set to debut on PBS tonight. This powerful film explores a network of librarians who come together to investigate how book restriction policies are affecting library collections. Learn more: https://t.co/BSh1pqqRaQ

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🚨 The Texas Library Association has released the 2026 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List and Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List. ​Whether you're a nonfiction enthusiast or a fiction aficionado, there's something for every reader to enjoy.​ https://t.co/Mh1QisibIX

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The Texas Library Association's Young Adult Round Table has released its 2026 reading lists! The new Lone Star, Maverick, Spirit of Texas, and TAYSHAS lists feature exceptional fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. Explore the new lists at https://t.co/vVVzYCmCBC.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against Llano County's removal of 17 books from its public libraries. Advocates argue this decision will create uncertainty nationwide as states implement varying collection standards. Learn more. https://t.co/PXbRRWrCr4

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Are you passionate about protecting intellectual freedom in Texas but need help finding ways to take action? Head to our website to sign up to join our coalition, check out our social toolkit, and find additional resources. https://t.co/Mh9Dhi2aBB

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A Waco court recently ruled the 2023 Texas law requiring booksellers and publishers to rate books based on explicit content unconstitutional. The bill aimed to restrict access to certain books in school libraries. Learn more in the latest KERA News. https://t.co/KZT6ko8Sd7

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The Texas Book Festival is almost here! The festival proudly supports the freedom to read, honoring everyone who stands up for that right—authors, readers, and librarians alike. Be sure to visit the @TXLA booth at the corner of 8th and Congress!

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New Braunfels ISD reports all library services are suspended until further notice as the district reviews books in accordance with new state laws. After current books are reviewed, the board will establish an advisory committee for subsequent decisions. https://t.co/LcAIPLjc7i

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Happy #TeenTober! We'll be sharing exciting teen programming happening in Texas libraries all month, but don’t forget to visit your local library to explore events your teens can enjoy!📷 #TexasLibraries #TXLA

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This year’s #BannedBooksWeek theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights. For ways to get involved and to help spread the word, visit https://t.co/T4AJgFPv5g.