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TX HB4814
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Gerdes
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Prohibits students from creating student organizations to circumvent these restrictions unless the organization is federally recognized
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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
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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