The bill, H.B. No. 1336, amends the Education Code regarding salary deductions for classroom teachers employed by public schools in Texas. It updates the heading of Section 22.001 to include "CERTAIN SALARY DEDUCTIONS PROHIBITED" and modifies Subsection (a) to clarify that school district employees can have deductions for professional organization dues, provided they submit a signed request and inform the district of the dues amount.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new Subsection (d) that explicitly prohibits school districts from deducting or withholding membership fees or dues for classroom teachers to any labor organization or similar entity, such as trade unions or professional organizations. This change aims to protect teachers from mandatory deductions related to union membership. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 22.001 (Education Code 22)