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TX HB1158

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lacey Hull

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public school districts to obtain written parental consent before a student can participate in human sexuality instruction, changing from an opt-out to an opt-in system

  • Mandates that the consent request be sent to parents at least 14 days before human sexuality instruction begins

  • Prohibits school districts from bundling the consent request with other notifications or consent forms, except for the existing notice about instructional materials

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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