H.B. No. 824 amends the Education Code to enhance civics instruction within the public school government curriculum for high school students. The bill introduces a new subsection, (h-3), which mandates the State Board of Education to adopt essential knowledge and skills aimed at developing students' civic knowledge. This includes understanding the roles of various governmental officials, the voting process and election laws in Texas, eligibility requirements for running for office, Robert's Rules of Order, and the elected officials representing students at different government levels. The implementation of this act is set to begin with the 2025-2026 school year. It will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
House Committee Report: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Engrossed: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Enrolled: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)