TX HB3025

Requires parents or guardians to provide written, signed consent before school districts can use corporal punishment on their child, reversing the current opt-out system where corporal punishment is allowed unless parents submit a prohibition statement

Parental consent for corporal punishment remains effective until revoked in writing or until the student is no longer enrolled in the district, rather than requiring annual renewal by default

School district boards of trustees may adopt rules requiring parents to renew their consent for corporal punishment each school year

Parents or guardians may revoke their consent at any time during the school year by submitting a written, signed revocation to the board of trustees

Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with an effective date of September 1, 2025 (or immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers)