从2026年4月1日起, 得克萨斯州监狱禁止硬背并使用书籍来阻止毒品走私, Texas prisons ban hardback and used books starting April 1, 2026, to stop drug smuggling, allowing only new softcovers via a vetted donation system.

自2026年4月1日起, 得克萨斯州监狱将禁止硬背书和使用书籍来防止毒品走私, Starting April 1, 2026, Texas prisons will ban hardback and used books to prevent drug smuggling, as officials report drugs have been hidden in book bindings and pages, contributing to overdoses. 将只允许新的软封面书籍,通过温德汉学校区处理捐款,以审查材料。 Only new, softcover books will be allowed, with donations processed through the Windham School District to vet materials. 这项行动是更广泛安全努力的一部分,旨在减少违禁品,保护囚犯和工作人员,尽管人们担心限制阅读机会。 The move, part of broader safety efforts, aims to reduce contraband and protect inmates and staff, despite concerns over limiting reading access. 在线门户将精简捐款。 An online portal will streamline donations.