TX HB2947

Allows school districts to refer students to truancy court without re-imposing truancy prevention measures if the student previously received such measures in a prior school year and continues truant behavior in a subsequent year

Reduces the maximum fine for parents convicted of contributing to nonattendance from a tiered structure ($100-$500 based on number of offenses) to a flat $100 maximum for all offenses

Requires courts to dismiss fines against parents if they prove their child has reached age 21, graduated high school or received a GED, or enlisted in the U.S. armed forces

Allows parents convicted of contributing to nonattendance to petition for nondisclosure of criminal history records once fines are paid or once the child graduates, turns 21, or enlists in the military

Requires school districts to submit annual attendance reports to the Texas Education Agency detailing the number of students with 10+ unexcused absences, those receiving truancy prevention measures, truancy court referrals, and parent complaints filed, with the first report due December 1, 2026