# James Talarico DESTROYS Texas Republicans' book-banning bill

> If we pass your bill, could Romeo and Juliet be banned because it mentions pre-marital sex, which someone might find, quote, against their local community values? There may be some.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 15, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Public Schools, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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If we pass your bill, could Romeo and Juliet be banned because it mentions pre-marital sex, which someone might find, quote, against their local community values? There may be some.

Join the conversation at [r/EveryBitTexas](https://www.reddit.com/r/EveryBitTexas).

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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