Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4198: Relating to the standards for a school district's library collection development policies; providing a civil penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4198 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the standards for a school district's library collection development policies; providing a civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Keresa Richardson (Republican). It lists 34 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): Referred to Public Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 33
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keresa Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gary Gates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Matt Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alan Schoolcraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Matt Shaheen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Terry Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Public Education
- Read first time
- Filed