Texas Senate passes bill penalizing libraries for hosting drag story time

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Senate approved legislation that would strip public funding for any library that hosts a children's reading event led by a drag performer.Senate Bill 18 passed Wednesday along a strictly party line vote of 20-11. The measure is similar to one that sailed through the Senate during the last regular legislative session in 2023, but it failed to get a vote in the House. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement expressing hope that this time could be different.PREVIOU