Legal Battle Over Book Rating Law in Texas Ends with Federal Judge's Ruling

A federal judge in Texas has issued a temporary injunction blocking the enforcement of a new law that requires school library vendors to rate books and materials for appropriateness based on sexual content. The law, known as House Bill 900, was challenged by book groups and sellers who argued that it violated their constitutional rights and targeted protected speech. The judge's decision prevents the state from enforcing the law until a written order is issued in one to two weeks. The law also faced criticism for its broad and vague language, potentially impacting books that explore important topics for students. The Texas Attorney General's office plans to appeal the judge's decision.