TX SB113

Requires school district employees and contractors to obtain written informed consent from a parent each time before conducting psychological or psychiatric examinations, tests, or treatments on their child

Expands the definition of "psychological or psychiatric examination or test" to include any method designed to elicit information about attitudes, beliefs, feelings, mental disorders, or conditions that could lead to mental disorders—including surveys, check-ins, screenings, or questions embedded in academic lessons

Defines "psychological or psychiatric treatment" as the planned, systematic use of methods, techniques, or psychoactive substances designed to affect behavioral, emotional, or attitudinal characteristics

Preserves the ability of school employees to verbally ask about a child's general well-being and conduct academic lessons that do not directly probe into a child's mental or emotional state without requiring parental consent

Mandates that school districts retain all written informed consent documents as part of the child's education records; takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025