Texas 89th Legislature
Libraries & Librarians
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Libraries & Librarians Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (6)
Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
Relating to authorizing the sale or lease by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
Relating to authorizing the sale or lease by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on libraries & librarians passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to libraries & librarians. These bills were authored by 6 different legislators and address various aspects of libraries & librarians policy in Texas.
- Did libraries & librarians bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Libraries & Librarians legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most libraries & librarians bills?
- The leading authors of libraries & librarians legislation include Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Cody Harris (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Donna Howard (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on libraries & librarians issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for libraries & librarians legislation?
- Among the 6 libraries & librarians bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to libraries & librarians in Texas law?
- Libraries & Librarians legislation frequently overlaps with Library Collection Development & Materials, Historical Commission, Texas, State Library & Archives Commission, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for libraries & librarians legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 6 libraries & librarians bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on libraries & librarians policy.
- When do Texas libraries & librarians laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some libraries & librarians bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Need Strategic Guidance on This Legislation?
Need help with Government Relations, Lobbying, or compliance? JD Key Consulting has the expertise you're looking for.