HB 183 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the regulation and the review of certain library materials included in public school libraries.

HB 183 creates a formal process for parents to request reviews of library materials in Texas public school libraries. Parents may submit requests via a state-provided form if they believe materials are inappropriate for certain grade levels or contain sexually explicit content. The State Board of Education must review these requests within three weeks and maintain a public list of pending reviews on its website, specifying the grade levels under review. The bill does not ban materials but establishes a structured review mechanism for school districts and libraries.
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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