TX HB976

Prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from providing instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity to students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for any grade level

Requires school districts to adopt procedures for notifying parents of any changes in services related to their child's mental, emotional, or physical health, and prohibits districts from adopting policies that prevent employees from sharing such information with parents

Prohibits school district employees from discouraging or preventing parental involvement in critical decisions affecting a student's well-being, with an exception when disclosure would likely result in abuse or neglect of the student

Authorizes parents to bring civil lawsuits for violations, with courts required to award attorney's fees to prevailing parents; school districts face civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, enforceable by the attorney general

Bars school districts from renewing employment contracts for employees who prevent parents from accessing their child's records or who discourage parental notification about a student's health and well-being

Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year; requires the Texas Education Agency and State Board of Education to review and revise school counseling frameworks and educator conduct principles for compliance