Overview

HB 900 requires every Texas public school district/charter to adopt a school library collection development policy, provide transparency to parents, and review (and report) any library materials rated as “sexually relevant” by vendors. Materials rated “sexually explicit” may not be purchased or retained.

District Policy

The SHSU Charter School Library Collection Development Policy prohibits harmful and sexually explicit materials, outlines selection and reconsideration processes, and recognizes parents as the primary decision‑makers regarding a student’s access to library materials.

/charter-school/district/Policies/HB900/SHSU_Charter_HB900_Policy.pdf Download Policy (PDF)

Annual Report

Per HB 900, the district must review any “sexually relevant” titles in its collection and post a report each odd‑numbered year (first due January 1, 2025). Current status: 0 titles rated “sexually relevant”; 0 titles rated “sexually explicit.”

/charter-school/district/Policies/HB900/SHSU_Charter_HB900_Report.pdf Download Annual Report (PDF)

How We Review Library Materials

• Selection and acquisition are managed by a certified librarian or trained library staff using district standards.
• Parents and staff may request reconsideration of a title through the district’s review process.
• Any vendor‑rated “sexually explicit” material is not purchased or retained.
• Any vendor‑rated “sexually relevant” material is reviewed and requires parental consent if retained.
• Reports are posted on this page and updated as required by law.

Resources

• TSLAC: School Library Standards (Collection Development)
• Texas Library Association: HB 900 Implementation (context & updates)

Questions

Campus Librarian / Health & Compliance
mailto:charterschool@shsu.educharterschool@shsu.edu • (936) 294‑3347