HB 4448 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to an automated artificial intelligence review of library material purchased by public schools; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 4448 requires Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to submit library materials to an approved third-party AI review before purchase, classifying materials as "sexually explicit" or "sexually relevant." Schools must not purchase sexually explicit materials and must obtain parental consent for sexually relevant materials. The bill mandates detailed reports explaining AI ratings, requires the commissioner to maintain a list of approved third parties (with restrictions on financial conflicts and bias mitigation protocols), and establishes quarterly agency audits to verify review accuracy and constitutional compliance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 2, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2025
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