Which of the Following Is True Regarding Freedom of the Press

question 73

Multiple Choice

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

• 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.

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