Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HB824: Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
Status: Signed into law, June 20, 2025
What the bill says
An act relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
From the enrolled text, May 30, 2025:
AN ACT relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 28.002, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (h-3) to read as follows: [ADDED: (h-3)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: In adopting the essential knowledge and skills for the ] [ADDED: government component of the social studies curriculum for high ] [ADDED: school students, the State Board of Education shall adopt essential ] [ADDED: knowledge and skills to develop each student's civic knowledge, ] [ADDED: including:] [ADDED: (1) the role of governmental officials, including:] [] [] [ and] [] [ADDED: (2)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: the voting process and election laws of this ] [] [ADDED: (3)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: the eligibility requirements to run for elected ] [] [ and] [ADDED: (5)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: the elected officials who represent the student at ] [ADDED: each level of government.] SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025. ______________________________ ______________________________ President …
Sponsors
- Jolanda Jones (D, HD-147) · primary sponsor
- Terri Leo-Wilson (R, HD-023)
- Alma Allen (D, HD-131)
- Charles Cunningham (R, HD-127)
- Marc LaHood (R, HD-121)
- Salman Bhojani (D, HD-092)
- Rhetta Bowers (D, HD-113)
- Ben Bumgarner (R, HD-063)
- Briscoe Cain (R, HD-128)
- Aicha Davis (D)
- Mano DeAyala (R, HD-133)
- Mark Dorazio (R, HD-122)
Latest actions
- : Effective immediately
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Sent to the Governor
- : Signed in the Senate
- : Signed in the House
- : Reported enrolled
- : Senate passage reported
- : Passed
- : Read 3rd time
- : Record vote
Votes
- Public Education Committee Vote (Out of committee): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Education K-16 Committee Vote (Out of committee): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#2303 (May 13, 2025): 124 yea, 18 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#2300 (May 13, 2025): 76 yea, 65 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#2238 (May 12, 2025): 123 yea, 18 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#2235 (May 12, 2025): 77 yea, 66 nay, passed
Subjects: EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF, Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
Common questions
- What is HB824?
- HB824 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
- What does HB824 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
- What is the status of HB824?
- Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective immediately (June 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB824?
- Jolanda Jones (D, HD-147), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB824?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB00824
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