TX SB2101

Prohibits municipal public libraries from maintaining sexually explicit materials in any collection accessible to minors (individuals under 18), and bans such materials from being curated, displayed, or available for checkout in children's, teen, or young adult sections

Requires libraries maintaining sexually explicit materials to implement age verification measures, and mandates annual collection reviews with a 10-day response period for public petitions challenging specific materials

Defines "sexually explicit material" as any written, visual, or audio content describing or depicting sexual conduct as defined under Texas Penal Code Section 43.25, with an exemption for religious materials

Imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctions, and allows recovery of court costs and attorney's fees from violating libraries

Bars state and political subdivision funding for libraries that fail to remove or relocate sexually explicit materials within 45 days of notification; Texas State Library and Archives Commission must establish review guidelines by January 1, 2026, with library compliance required by January 1, 2027