Rep. Deshotel, who filed HB 2713, serves on the Economic Development Committee. Please tell your legislators that filtering and deciding on Internet use policies are local decisions. The decision to use Internet filtering as part of a library's Internet use policy is a local decision. Most libraries in the state already have Internet use policies.
Every community is different.
Some communities have predominately older adults, while many others are composed of young populations. In some corners in Texas, communities are essentially agricultural, while in other part of the state, many communities are urban. Each community has different needs. Library service is a uniquely local enterprise designed to help that community live and prosper. No state mandate should dictate local Internet use.