S.B. No. 18, introduced by Hughes and others, aims to amend the Local Government Code by adding Section 315.0051, which prohibits municipal libraries from receiving state or public funding if they host specific events. The bill specifically targets events where individuals dressed as the opposite gender read books or stories to minors for entertainment purposes. If a library holds such an event, it will be ineligible for funding for the following fiscal year.

The legislation stipulates that the changes will only apply to events occurring on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This bill reflects a broader legislative trend concerning the regulation of events in public spaces, particularly those involving gender identity and expression.

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