Which of the Following Statements Regarding Freedom of the Press

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding freedom of the press in Texas is true?

• A) Texas has a shield law that protects journalists from having to reveal certain confidential sources.
• B) Texas has a right-to-know law that requires journalists to reveal all of their sources upon request.
• C) Texas has a prior restraint law that allows the government to block newspapers from using certain sources.
• D) Texas has no laws regarding freedom of the press.
• E) Texas has a defamation law prohibiting journalists from criticizing elected officials too harshly.

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