House Bill No. 3411 seeks to prohibit public school teachers in Texas from supporting or promoting a student's gender transition. The bill introduces a new section, 38.0045, to the Education Code, which outlines specific actions that teachers are not allowed to take. These include promoting the use of gender pronouns that differ from a student's assigned gender, encouraging students to dress as the opposite sex, facilitating name changes, discussing transgender lifestyles, providing resources related to LGBTQ organizations, and introducing concepts of gender fluidity or non-binary identities.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that school districts may terminate teachers who violate these provisions, and such violations can lead to suspension or revocation of teaching certifications. Parents of students who feel aggrieved by a teacher's actions can file a lawsuit against the teacher, with the possibility of receiving compensatory or punitive damages if they prevail. The bill is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, pending a two-thirds vote for immediate effect or otherwise on September 1, 2025.

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