The bill, H.B. No. 1158, amends the Education Code to require public schools in Texas to obtain written parental consent before a student can participate in human sexuality instruction. Specifically, it adds a new subsection (i-2) to Section 28.004, which stipulates that the request for written consent must be separate from any other notifications or requests sent to parents, except for the notice required under Subsection (i). Additionally, the bill mandates that this consent request be provided to parents at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the human sexuality instruction.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.004 (Education Code 28)