Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 13: Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 13 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials. Primary sponsor: Angela Paxton (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), James Frank (Republican), David Spiller (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angela Paxton (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; Donna Campbell (Republican); and 20 more.