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TX HB3225

TX HB3225
Relating to the restriction of access by minors to sexually explicit materials in municipal public library collections; providing a civil penalty.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
05/10/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the restriction of access by minors to sexually explicit materials in municipal public library collections; providing a civil penalty.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new regulations for municipal public libraries in Texas regarding sexually explicit materials, with a focus on protecting minors from accessing such content. The legislation defines sexually explicit material as any communication or material that explicitly depicts sexual conduct, and prohibits such materials from being placed in areas designated for minors. Libraries must implement age verification measures to prevent minors from checking out or accessing sexually explicit materials without parental consent. The bill requires municipal public libraries to annually review their collections, particularly those in minor-focused sections, and remove or relocate any sexually explicit materials. Libraries must also document their review processes and respond to public petitions about potentially inappropriate materials within 10 days. To maintain eligibility for state library grants, libraries must attest that they do not maintain sexually explicit materials in minor-designated sections and have implemented appropriate age verification measures. Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per incident, with the attorney general empowered to recover these penalties and seek injunctions. The law includes a temporary provision requiring libraries to post public notices about the review process and complete a comprehensive review of existing collections by September 1, 2027, with the entire regulatory framework taking effect on September 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (66)

Daniel Alders (R)* Cole Hefner (R)* Bryan Hughes (R)* Terri Leo-Wilson (R)* Will Metcalf (R)* Trent Ashby (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Jay Dean (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Caroline Fairly (R),  James Frank (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Brent Hagenbuch (R),  Bob Hall (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Phil King (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Lois Kolkhorst (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Mitch Little (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Mayes Middleton (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Candy Noble (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Tan Parker (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  Kevin Sparks (R),  David Spiller (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Placed on intent calendar (on 05/28/2025)

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