TX HB1187

Authorizes school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to offer an elective course on community safety and firearm safety to 12th grade students, worth up to one full elective credit

First half of the course covers family violence prevention, sexual assault prevention, and self-defense tactics (one-half credit)

Second half covers firearm safety, state and federal firearm laws, and classroom instruction content from the handgun proficiency course required for concealed carry licenses (one-half credit)

Students must satisfactorily complete the first half of the course before enrolling in the firearm safety portion

Teachers must provide students who disclose being victims of family violence or sexual assault with information about licensed health professionals

Applies beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise