ACTION ALERT

Protecting Students from Obscene Library Materials Bill Hearing Wednesday!

This Wednesday, March 29th , a priority bill (Senate Bill S.B. 13 by Sen. Paxton) to protect public school students from obscene materials in school libraries, will be heard in the Senate Education Committee E1.028 at the Texas Capitol.

SB 13 would create a school library advisory council consisting mostly of parents to review library books. The bill also creates an appeal process for any inappropriate books found in school libraries. 

The Senate Education Committee will hear SB 13 by Senator Paxton this WEDNESDAY, March 29th at 9:00AM in the Capitol Extension (E1.028).

Parents of public school students across Texas have become increasingly alarmed about the books and content found in public school libraries that are extremely inappropriate and obscene in the public education system. SB 13 is a common sense solution to increase public school transparency and support parental rights while protecting children.

Here's how you can TAKE ACTION:

We need our supporters to join us in testifying or registering in favor of the HB 900 at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, March 29th.  The hearing will begin at 9:00AM.  If you are testifying, you should plan to arrive at least 45 minutes early to have time to register.

When: 9:00 AM, Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Where: Texas Capitol Extension, E1.028 hearing room

You can view the official posting here.

Public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per person.

Note: If you are providing written testimony, you can bring copies for each committee member (13 members) to hand to the committee clerk before you start testimony.

If you are driving to Austin, you can park at the Capitol Visitor's Parking Garage at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701.

 Texas Values is one of the leading organizations on this issue and our policy team will be on site at the hearing, providing you all the support that you need, and step-by-step instructions. 

Please immediately contact us at [email protected] if you are able to attend the hearing and need help preparing, or if you have questions about bringing written testimony for the committee members.

We also need your help calling your Senate Education Committee members:

Sen. Creighton (Chair) - (512) 463-0104
Sen. Campbell - (512) 463-0125
Sen. Bettencourt – (512) 463-0107
Sen. Birdwell – (512) 463-0122
Sen. Flores - (512) 463-0124
Sen. King - (512) 463-0110
Sen. LaMantia - (512) 463-0127
Sen. Menendez - (512) 463-0126
Sen. Middleton - (512) 463-0111
Sen. Parker - (512) 463-0112
Sen. Paxton - (512) 463-0108
Sen. Springer - (512) 463-0130
Sen. West - (512) 463-0123