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TX HB4687

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends immunity from liability to charter school campuses or programs granted under specific Education Code sections (12.052, 12.0521(a)(1), or 12.053), providing the same legal protections as traditional school districts

  • Grants governing body members of charter school campuses or programs immunity from liability and suit equal to that of school district trustees

  • Creates new Section 12.2525 extending immunity protections to eligible entities operating adult education programs under charter, covering the entity, its employees, volunteers, and governing body members

  • Passed the Texas House on May 14, 2025 (115-27 vote) and Senate on May 27, 2025 (29-2 vote)

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to certain charter school campuses or programs.

Education

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-165/16/2025
Public Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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