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TX HB5251
TX HB5251Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials and to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials and to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Education Code to require school districts to establish local school library advisory councils that provide recommendations on the procurement and removal of library materials, create a process for parents to challenge library materials, and expand parental rights to access records related to their child's use of school library materials. The bill also amends the Penal Code to broaden the affirmative defense for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or harmful to children. The changes in the law apply beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB5251 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB05251I.htm |
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