H.B. No. 2495 amends the Texas Education and Family Codes to clarify and expand the rights of parents and sole managing conservators regarding a child's education and school enrollment. The bill defines "parent" to include individuals standing in a parental relation, while excluding those whose parental rights have been terminated or who lack access to the child under a court order. It specifies that educational rights, including the ability to make decisions about a child's education and designate the school the child will attend, are transferred to minors who have had their disabilities of minority removed, unless otherwise restricted by a court.

Additionally, the bill introduces new rights for parents and sole managing conservators, including the explicit right to designate the school a child will attend and enroll them, subject to eligibility or admissions requirements. This right is included in the list of rights and duties for both parents and nonparents appointed as managing conservators. The changes will apply only to cases pending or filed after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 153.132, Family Code 153.371 (Family Code 153)
House Committee Report: Family Code 153.132, Family Code 153.371 (Family Code 153)
Engrossed: Family Code 153.132, Family Code 153.371 (Family Code 153)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 26.002, Family Code 31.006, Family Code 151.001, Family Code 153.132, Family Code 153.371 (Family Code 151, Family Code 31, Family Code 153, Education Code 26)
Enrolled: Education Code 26.002, Family Code 31.006, Family Code 151.001, Family Code 153.132, Family Code 153.371 (Family Code 151, Family Code 31, Family Code 153, Education Code 26)