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TX SB86

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and their employees from providing or allowing third parties to provide instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to any enrolled students

  • Requires school districts to notify parents within 30 days of any complaint about parental rights violations, either resolving the issue or providing written explanation; parents may sue districts for unresolved complaints and recover damages, attorney's fees, and court costs with governmental immunity waived

  • Mandates that school employees notify parents of any changes to services related to a student's mental, emotional, or physical health, and prohibits withholding information about a student's perception of their biological sex if it differs from their biological sex

  • Requires written parental consent before students can participate in school-sponsored clubs that promote themes of sexuality, gender, or gender identity, with consent forms including the club's name, mission, and purpose

  • Requires districts to provide annual written notice of all health-related services offered at schools and obtain parental consent before administering student well-being questionnaires or health screening forms; applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.

Education

Last Action

Co-author authorized

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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