Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 18: Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Hancock | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Robert Nichols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Lacey Hull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
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