The bill, H.B. No. 196, proposes an amendment to the Texas Education Code to include specific instruction regarding the beginning of human life in the health curriculum for public school students. The amendment modifies Section 28.002(a) by adding a new requirement for health education that states instruction must be provided on the premise that human life begins at conception and possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from that moment. This addition is made alongside existing health curriculum topics, which include physical health, mental health, and suicide prevention.

The bill is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, contingent upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature for immediate implementation. If the necessary votes are not secured, the bill will still become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)