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TX SB2643

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt essential knowledge and skills for civics instruction within the high school government curriculum

  • Mandates teaching about the roles of governmental officials at multiple levels, including statewide elected officials, county officials, city councilors, and other local government officials

  • Requires instruction on Texas voting processes, election laws, and eligibility requirements to run for elected office in the state

  • Requires students to learn Robert's Rules of Order and to identify the elected officials who represent them at each level of government

  • Takes effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise

Legislative Description

Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-164/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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