In attempts to ban library books, Texas leads the nation

Texas prisons are under a statewide lockdown as officials search for contraband to stem a rise in prison homicides. More than 700 new state laws took effect in Texas on Sept. 1 out of the almost 3,000 that were filed – meaning the vast majority didn’t become law. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies tells us more. Texas had the most book challenges of any state last year, according to the American Library Association. Outlaw country, born in the 1970s, has long been dominated by men. But female artists have been making noteworthy contributions, especially recently. Plus the week in Texas politics with the Texas Tribune. The post In attempts to ban library books, Texas leads the nation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.