TX HB2592

Raises the county population threshold requiring mandatory operation of a juvenile justice alternative education program (JJAEP) from 125,000 to 200,000, meaning fewer counties will be required to establish such programs

Counties with populations of 200,000 or less may still voluntarily develop a JJAEP but are not required to obtain Texas Juvenile Justice Department approval and are exempt from certain operational requirements

Requires juvenile courts to modify probation or deferred prosecution conditions for children attending a JJAEP if a county that is no longer required to operate the program discontinues it

In counties exceeding 200,000 population, expelled students not detained or receiving treatment under juvenile court order must be enrolled in an educational program, and school districts must enter annual memorandums of understanding with county juvenile boards

Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year and takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025