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TX HB338
TX HB338Relating to content ratings for books and other written materials used in public schools.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to content ratings for books and other written materials used in public schools.
AI Summary
This bill requires publishers to assign content ratings to books and other written materials sold to Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools. The ratings range from "BK-Y" for content intended for children under 7 years old to "BK-MA" for content intended for those 17 and older, with restrictions on the use of certain rated materials in lower grade levels. The bill also allows the state education agency to review and change the content ratings assigned by publishers, and prohibits schools from purchasing materials from publishers who do not comply with the rating system. The bill applies starting in the 2024-2025 school year.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Keith Bell (R)*,
Sam Harless (R)*,
Justin Holland (R)*,
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
David Spiller (R)*,
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB338 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00338I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00338I.pdf |
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