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Local public libraries in Texas, including those in Victoria, Irving and Tyler, are fielding a flurry of book challenges from local residents.

Local public libraries in Texas, including those in Victoria, Irving and Tyler, are fielding a flurry of book challenges from local residents.

“I think we owe it to all parents, regardless if it’s a school library or a public library, to make sure that material is not inappropriate for children.”

Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.

The temporary closure in Llano County, Texas is one consequence of a rash of challenges to library and school books throughout the state.

Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.

Local public libraries in Texas are fielding a flurry of book challenges from local residents. While book challenges are nothing new, there has been a growing number of complaints about books for libraries in recent months.

Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.

Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.

Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.