H.B. No. 3885 amends the Education Code to facilitate the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants, specifically peace officers, servicemembers, and judges or justices of state or federal courts in Texas. The bill reenacts and modifies Section 25.0344, which now defines "parent" to include individuals standing in parental relation to a student and clarifies the definitions of "peace officer" and "servicemember." The bill allows these parents to request a transfer of their child to another campus or school district, with the transfer being to the location selected by the parent.

Additionally, the bill specifies that school districts are not required to provide transportation for students who transfer under this provision. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will be effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.