Canyon Independent School District's initial decision to remove the Bible to comply with a new Texas law against 'sexually explicit' material was met with backlash, prompting a reversal after clarification from state legislator Rep. Jared Patterson. He emphasized that religious texts are protected under the law, stating, 'The Bible is the most important and most read book in history, and removing it does a grave injustice to the students in your care.' His stance highlighted the misinterpretation of the law by the district.
In his correspondence, Rep. Patterson bluntly noted, 'Your interpretation of HB 900 is completely wrong, but your decision to ban the Bible was likely illegal.' This criticism from the legislator calls into question the judgment of the district and demonstrates the importance placed on protecting religious texts within educational institutions. His remarks aimed at directing the district back into compliance with state law.
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