The bill, H.B. No. 5110, introduces new safety standards for doors in public school instructional facilities in Texas. It mandates that the board of trustees of each school district adopt a policy requiring that all classroom entry doors remain locked while students are present. Additionally, these doors must be equipped with a locking mechanism that allows for immediate egress without needing to unlock the door. If a door requires an unlocking action for egress, it cannot be locked while students are inside the classroom. Furthermore, all exterior doors to instructional facilities, including portable buildings, must remain closed and locked at all times.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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