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TX HB3739

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Shofner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules mandating fetal development instruction for students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the health curriculum

  • Instruction must include information and depictions of medically assisted fetal termination procedures, including abortion-inducing drugs, as well as fetal termination resulting from drugs and alcohol

  • Curriculum must cover the growth and development of an unborn child during each week of pregnancy

  • Schools must provide information on pregnancy-related resources, including those from local faith-based organizations, that support carrying a child to term and are not associated with organizations that provide or advocate for abortion

  • Takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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