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TX HB678

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Armando Walle

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public institutions of higher education in Texas to print the National Sexual Assault Hotline contact information on student identification cards, in addition to the already-required National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line information

  • Amends Section 51.91941 of the Education Code to expand mandatory student ID card information from suicide prevention resources to include sexual assault resources

  • Maintains optional information that may be printed on student IDs, including campus police/security contacts, campus health clinic contacts, and local suicide prevention hotlines

  • Applies only to student identification cards issued on or after the effective date of the Act

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote from both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Received from the House

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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