H.B. No. 3369 amends the Education Code to clarify the authority of referees, judges, and other officials at school-sponsored extracurricular athletic activities or competitions regarding the removal of spectators. The new provision, added as Subsection (a-1) to Section 37.105, states that these officials are not required to follow certain existing procedures outlined in Subsections (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(B) when ejecting a spectator from an event. This change aims to streamline the process for officials in managing spectator behavior during competitions.

The bill is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with an option for immediate effect if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature. If not, the bill will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)
House Committee Report: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)