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TX HB2171

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cody Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school district boards of trustees and open-enrollment charter school governing boards to adopt a policy mandating the state song "Texas, Our Texas" be played before each school-sponsored athletic event held on campus or at school facilities

  • The state song must be played after the national anthem at these events

  • Commissioner of education must notify all school districts and charter schools of this requirement by December 31, 2025

  • Policy takes effect beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

  • Act takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a public school policy regarding the playing of the state song before certain school-sponsored athletic events.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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