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TX SB2098

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits core curriculum courses at public higher education institutions from distorting significant historical events, teaching "identity politics," or being based on theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, or privilege is inherent in U.S. or Texas institutions

  • Requires communication courses to teach clear writing and public speaking skills; mathematics courses must cover key concepts and quantitative tools for everyday application

  • Mandates that life and physical science courses teach scientific method evaluation and understanding of subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, or computer sciences

  • Literature and philosophy courses must provide understanding of Western civilization's literary and philosophical development; U.S. government courses must teach founding principles including natural rights, liberty, separation of powers, and federalism

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year and takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, or September 1, 2025, otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to requirements for courses in the core curriculum adopted by public institutions of higher education.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-163/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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