89R9291 CS-D
By: Harrison H.B. No. 2572
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the authority of a public library to financially
support the American Library Association.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 441, Government Code, is amended by
adding Subchapter Z to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING LIBRARIES
Sec. 441.901. PROHIBITION AGAINST JOINING OR FINANCIALLY
SUPPORTING AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. (a) In this section,
"public library" has the meaning assigned by Section 441.122.
(b) A public library, including a public school library, may
not use public money to:
(1) become a member of the American Library
Association;
(2) attend or participate in a training, conference,
or other event sponsored or held by that association; or
(3) otherwise financially support that association,
either directly or indirectly.
SECTION 2. Section 441.901, Government Code, as added by
this Act, applies only to the expenditure of public funds made on or
after the effective date of this Act, other than funds required to
be spent under a contract entered into before the effective date of
this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.