H.B. No. 3225 aims to restrict minors' access to sexually explicit materials in municipal public library collections in Texas. The bill introduces Chapter 310 to the Local Government Code, which defines key terms such as "access," "minor," and "sexually explicit material." It prohibits municipal public libraries from maintaining sexually explicit materials in sections designated for minors and requires libraries to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from checking out or viewing such materials without parental consent. Additionally, the bill mandates that libraries conduct annual reviews of their collections to ensure compliance and allows for public petitions to review specific materials.

The legislation also establishes civil penalties for libraries that fail to comply with these regulations, with fines of up to $10,000 for each violation. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is tasked with creating guidelines for library reviews and ensuring compliance for state grant eligibility. Furthermore, the bill includes a temporary provision requiring libraries to review existing collections by September 1, 2027, and to post public notices regarding their compliance efforts. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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