Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

HB 1480 amends Texas law to establish construction grants for public libraries through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The bill directly affects Texas public libraries, particularly those in communities with limited taxable resources, by providing funding for new library construction or improvements to existing facilities. Key provisions allow grants to cover new construction, rehabilitation, or renovation of library buildings and associated infrastructure, but explicitly prohibit using funds for site acquisition, building purchases, or paying past debts. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and is currently pending in committee.