TX HB1229

Elevates fine arts from the "enrichment curriculum" to the "foundation curriculum" for Texas public schools offering kindergarten through grade 12, placing it alongside English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies

Maintains the existing requirement that high school students complete one credit in fine arts for the foundation high school graduation program

Removes fine arts from the enrichment curriculum category, which includes subjects like foreign languages, health, physical education, career and technology education, and personal financial literacy

Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025, without the supermajority vote