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TX HB3972

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keresa Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Education to mandate instruction on "the humanity of the unborn child" and "the concept that life begins at fertilization" for students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the health curriculum

  • Mandates annual showing of three specific videos: LiveAction's "Meet Baby Olivia" (2025), St. John Paul II Life Center's "A Glimpse Inside" (2025), and PBS NOVA's "The Miracle of Life" (1983), if publicly available

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

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

Legislative Description

Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the required health curriculum for public school students in certain grade levels.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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