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Texas is cracking down on prison book deliveries, banning hardbacks and used books starting April to combat synthetic drugs—after 385 books tested positive for fentanyl and meth last year. All donations now funnel through Windham School District, forcing family-sent books to be pre-approved. Critics say the move stifles literacy and unfairly punishes inmates for others’ mistakes, while officials insist it’s a necessary safety step, noting hardbacks and used books are harder to scan for hidden drugs. Inmates have 90 days to discard existing banned books or risk destruction. Advocates call for more transparency and input, warning that limiting books could hinder rehabilitation and peace behind bars.

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