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TX HB340

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires independent school district student codes of conduct to prohibit students from wearing clothing or displaying accessories indicating membership in or support of criminal street gangs or terrorist organizations

  • School boards must define "criminal street gang" and "terrorist organization" within their student codes of conduct

  • Amends Section 37.001(a) of the Texas Education Code to add this as a mandatory element of student conduct policies

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a provision in a school district's student code of conduct prohibiting the wearing of clothing or displaying of items indicating membership in or support of certain organizations.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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