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TX HB2846

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts and open-enrollment charter schools are prohibited from providing or allowing third parties to provide instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to any students

  • Parents must receive written notification of any changes to their child's mental, emotional, or physical health services at school, and districts cannot adopt policies that prohibit employees from sharing such information with parents

  • School employees and contractors are required to disclose to parents any information about a student's perception of their biological sex if it differs from their sex determined by sex organs, chromosomes, and hormone profiles

  • Written parental consent is required before a student can participate in any school-sponsored student club that promotes themes of sexuality, gender, or gender identity

  • Parents gain a civil remedy allowing them to sue school districts for unresolved grievances, with courts authorized to award damages, attorney's fees, and court costs; governmental immunity is waived for these claims

Legislative Description

Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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