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TX HB1655
Bill
Status
12/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nate Schatzline
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AI Summary
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Requires school district boards of trustees to adopt policies prohibiting employees from assisting students with "social transitioning," defined as adopting a different name, pronouns, or gender expressions that differ from biological sex at birth
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Parents of enrolled students or district employees may report suspected policy violations to the board of trustees, which must investigate and report confirmed violations to the commissioner
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Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to file lawsuits against school districts for injunctive relief or civil penalties for each violation of the policy
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Applies to both traditional public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools
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Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to a policy prohibiting public school employees from assisting a student with social transitioning; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing injunctive relief.
State Finances
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/13/2025