ROUND ROCK, Texas — More than 800 new laws take effect in Texas on Monday, with many aimed at public education. Among them is Senate Bill 13, which reshapes how school library books are selected, reviewed and challenged.

Supporters say the law gives parents more oversight and helps protect students from inappropriate content. Critics argue it could lead to censorship, especially when it comes to materials addressing gender and race.

Under the new law, parents now have increased access and control over what their children read in public school libraries. Schools must provide access to their full online library catalog, allow parents to submit lists of books they don’t want their child checking out, and issue check out reports whenever a student borrows a book.

SB 13 also changes the way

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