Bill
SB 13
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Paul Bettencourt and 21 co-sponsors
Texas law expands parental control over school library access, establishes local review councils, and creates procedures allowing parents to restrict their child's borrowing starting September 2025.
Effective on 9/1/25
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