Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 18: Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding.

Passed one chamber Last action May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar

Plain-language summary

SB 18 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bryan Hughes (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; Donna Campbell (Republican); and 17 more.