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TX HB4814

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stan Gerdes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school district student codes of conduct to prohibit "non-human behavior" by students, including wearing tails, animal ears, fur, leashes, or collars; making animal noises like barking or meowing; using litter boxes; and licking oneself or others for grooming

  • Defines exemptions for Halloween (or one designated school day within a week of Halloween), up to 5 costume/dress-up days per year with approved themes, and students participating as school mascots or in theater productions

  • Prohibits students from creating student organizations to circumvent these restrictions unless the organization is federally recognized

  • Amends the Family Code definition of "abuse" to include allowing or encouraging a child in an educational setting to develop dependence on or belief that non-human behaviors are socially acceptable

  • Authorizes the attorney general to investigate complaints, file mandamus actions to compel compliance, and levy fines of up to $10,000 for first violations or $25,000 for subsequent violations against school districts found in violation

Legislative Description

Relating to the display of and allowance for non-human behaviors in Texas schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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