The latest Matt Krause news from The Texas Tribune.
Opponents of church-state separation have been emboldened by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the growing acceptance of Christian nationalism on the right. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/7acf1f2412dd7df9c6f492e50a5f07ee/BD%20INC%20Barton%20David%20748%202012)
For decades, the attorney general’s office advised counties to keep ballots for 22 months after an election. Then Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion saying they could be quickly released to anyone who requested them. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9806318ab5127e74139c89eee4a52464/Tarrant%20County%20Election%20Day%20ST%2023.jpg)
Across the country, more books have been challenged and removed as religious and conservative groups target LGBTQ and race issues. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b4541be34128505e6501b4b88ea67823/Book%20File%20LW%20TT%2011.jpg)
A federal lawsuit claims Llano County public officials’ efforts to remove library books are a coordinated censorship campaign. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/27d43eb29896263fb5a0bd9141ac4ff2/Llano%20Public%20Library%20SF%20TT%2018.jpg)
Students are forming banned-book clubs and distribution drives to contest restrictions that focus mostly on LGBTQ and racial themes. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c7bed760f21868db7c2d8323ec219b04/Banned%20Book%20Club%20LW%20TT%2005.jpg)
Most of the titles focus on LGBTQ, race or identity issues. Though Granbury ISD said most of the books have been returned, the ACLU called on the district to affirm its commitment to inclusivity. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9729580a831448bfd3c2b7495d8a0a41/GISD%20Board%20Meeting%20ST%20TT%2005.jpg)
Abbott promises a “parental bill of rights” amendment to the Texas Constitution. Current education code already provides an array of parent protections when it comes to schools. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/cd3d325ecced444b410efebca5829d60/Abbott%20Compact%20with%20Seniors%20JV%20TT%2016)
The latest campaign finance reports in the Republican primary for attorney general came out this week. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/3002211fbccbb2be676ac2c3cf174ffa/Louie%20Gohmert%20Impeachment%20REUTERS%20TT.jpg)
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/cc7a2f5b7d37663d11a659deb8b6d283/Llano%20Public%20Library%20SF%20TT%2019.jpg)
North East ISD, one of the largest districts in the state, appears to be the first one to respond to state Rep. Matt Krause’s investigation into the kinds of books held in school libraries. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/06b276340ac631e924abd25cffae09a5/Wheatley%20TEA%20Takeover%20PYH%20TT%200283)
Krause had been among the primary challengers to Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose legal problems have made him a target for both parties next year. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d43441269a39993d30f9e14703c20e66/House%20Floor%20Matt%20Krause%20JV%20TT%2029.jpg)
The decision to halt the study comes after a University of Michigan-Flint professor filed an Office for Civil Rights complaint against the study, arguing it discriminates against children of color. But professors said pausing the study sets a negative precedent that could impact academic freedom. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/d54b69a99ae6270899165a682c4eafdf/UT%20Austin%20File%20AG%20TT%2005.jpg)
State Rep. Matt Krause is investigating whether Texas school districts have purchased any of nearly 850 books in a list he produced last month. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/53ff69dd377e406b6d7dd979815b5199/Book%20Fight%20-%20Lead%20EG%20TT.jpg)
A coming-of-age memoir by a California writer has been seized upon by politicians who want greater control over the kinds of books available in Texas schools. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/96c5f7021eade232337a3f1c61cc55c0/Gender%20Queer%20Book%20MGO%20TT%2001.jpg)
Land Commissioner George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and state Rep. Matt Krause are also vying for the GOP nomination next year. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/3dbd674a518409f4ca2feaf5027eb9ae/Gohmert%20Impeachment%20Hearing%20REUTERS%20TT)
Abbott targeted two books that have been removed by schools recently that center on LGBTQ characters. One of the books includes a graphic illustration and the other includes depictions of sex. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8c913a6ec0b0d61d0abfb64ea43127d2/Library%20File%20JV%20TT%2005.jpg)
Abbott’s letter comes on the heels of an inquiry launched by state Rep. Matt Krause, a Fort Worth Republican running for Texas attorney general. Krause sent a letter to certain school districts with an 850-book list that included novels about racism and sexuality. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/5bbd05ceba36ccdc0d1c7b93d51dfdab/Abbott%20Dallas%20Presser%20CM%20TT%2010.jpg)
In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Reese and Brian about Monday’s oral arguments in the Supreme Court over the state’s near-total abortion ban and a lawmaker’s request to investigate books in school libraries. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/0f4f107927aa55741c65b584250a7304/TribCast%20-%20Oct%2029.jpg)
State Rep. Matt Krause, a Republican candidate for attorney general, wants public schools to explain some of the books in their libraries. He's got questions about content, along with a way to get some attention from voters. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/c6bddd5e432792be1b6d15382b0bafcb/House%20Floor%20SP%20TT%2004.jpg)
Paxton is facing challenges from three fellow Republicans in his bid for a third term. In interviews at The Texas Tribune Festival, they each took him to task for the legal problems he has accrued in office, with two saying he should resign. Full Story
/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/b5a85b04c8beb1b875084ded7986b461/Republican%20Party%20Paraphernalia%20EG%20TT%2007.jpg)