A post shared on social media purports the state of Texas banned pride flags in public schools.

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Verdict: False

The claim is inaccurate.

Fact Check:

The mother of the Apalachee High School shooter has been indicted, The Associated Press reported. Marcee Gray has been charged for allegedly tying her 74-year-old mother to a chair, and the father of the shooter has also been charged with different crimes, according to the outlet.

A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleges that Texas has made it a crime to bring a pride flag to class. The post shared an image of an article that features a photo of two girls wearing Texas State shirts and one of a girl holding a rainbow flag.

The headline reads, “It’s Official: Texas Declares Bringing a Pride Flag to the Classroom a Crime.”

The claim is inaccurate. There is no credible news report that suggests that Texas has banned the pride flag from public schools. The claims stem from a satirical news outlet called Esspots.com. The article offers no source for this claim and shares no evidence of a law that was passed.

The website features a disclaimer that identifies the site as parody, reading, “Our team of writers and editors is dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in fake news and absurdity, all with a healthy dose of humor and satire.” (RELATED: Did Musk Call For Banning Pride Flags In Schools?)

Texas lawmakers have restricted some of the LGBTQ lesson plans that are allowed in schools, according to the Texas Tribune. Bills have also been presented in the state’s legislature that would restrict school celebrations related to the LGBTQ+ community, KUT News reported.

This is not the first time misinformation about pop culture has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim Coca-Cola “cut-ties” with Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris.