The bill amends the Education Code to establish a structured process for the review and regulation of library materials in public school libraries in Texas. It introduces new definitions, including "Board" referring to the State Board of Education and "Library material vendor," which encompasses entities that sell library materials to public schools. The bill designates existing sections into Subchapters A and B, and adds a new Subchapter C that outlines the procedures for parental requests to review library materials deemed inappropriate or containing sexually explicit content.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the State Board of Education must create a form for parents to submit review requests and maintain a list of materials under review. It mandates that the Board review these requests within three weeks and determine whether the materials are appropriate or should be rejected, with the possibility of referring unresolved cases to the agency. The bill also prohibits students from using library materials that are under review or have been rejected based on the Board's findings. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with a requirement for the Board to have the review form available by January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 35.001, Education Code 35.004, Education Code 35.007, Education Code 35.008 (Education Code 35)