(a) Loan period. The loan period for books is 45 days. The loan period for magazines is 21 days. No fines for overdue books or magazines will be levied, although excessive overdues may result in suspension of service until overdue situation is resolved.
(b) Ownership. Books and magazines in all formats are the property of state and/or federal government. Books or magazines identified as "TSL" are the property of the agency. Magazines distributed by the National Library Service are the property of the National Library Service.
(c) Non-transferal of materials. Borrowers must not lend, sell, or otherwise transfer library books or magazines to other persons.
(d) Return of books and magazines. Except for disposable Braille and large print materials, all books and magazines must be returned to the agency at the end of their loan period. National Library Service distributed magazines must be returned to the location listed on the mailing card or the label on the mailing container. If the borrower becomes ineligible or cancels service, all books and magazines must be returned to the agency regardless of whether the loan period has ended.

Source Note: The provisions of this §9.8 adopted to be effective November 16, 2008, 33 TexReg 9079; amended to be effective March 20, 2019, 44 TexReg 1437; amended to be effective August 29, 2023, 48 TexReg 4640