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Texas is a state in the United States. Located in the south-central part of the country, it borders Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. It also borders Mexico along the Rio Grande, and has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 268,596 square miles (695,660 km2) and with an estimated population of over 31.7 million residents in 2025, it is the second-largest state by both area and population.
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The two states accounted for 95 percent of books banned by public schools in the 2025-2026 school year.
Texas accounts for roughly two-thirds of school library book ba instances nationwide, surpassing Florida for the top spot.
PEN America says US schools saw record book bans, with race, sexuality and gender identity among the most challenged themes.