House Bill No. 1224 aims to mandate instruction in the "Success Sequence" for public school students in Texas. The Success Sequence is defined as a series of evidence-based milestones that include obtaining a high school diploma, securing full-time employment, and marrying before having children. The bill requires the State Board of Education to ensure that all students receive instruction on these milestones at least twice before graduation, specifically during grades 6 and 10, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the State Board is tasked with developing a curriculum that highlights the positive outcomes associated with following the Success Sequence, drawing from established academic studies.

The bill also allows the State Board of Education to collaborate with Texas-based nonprofit organizations that have experience in teaching the Success Sequence to help develop the required curriculum. School districts and open-enrollment charter schools are required to provide this instruction in a manner consistent with the new guidelines, which may be integrated into existing subjects such as health, economics, or personal financial literacy. The Act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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