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Inappropriate relationships should land Texas teachers in prison for 10 years, Abbott says
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Sneha Dey The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· August 12, 2026
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Texas teachers who have inappropriate relationships with students would face a minimum of 10 years in prison under a proposal by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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