Relating to access to certain public school library materials.
HB 4354 prevents Texas public school districts and charter schools from removing library materials from their catalogs. Instead, schools must create a list of restricted materials (including items rated "sexually relevant" under existing law) and require written parental consent for students to access these items. The bill directly affects school libraries, parents (who must provide consent), and students (who need permission for restricted materials). It takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Education
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Harold Dutton
DDemocratic
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