H.B. No. 267 proposes an amendment to the Texas Education Code, specifically Section 28.002(a), to include new instructional content in the health curriculum for public school students. The bill mandates that each school district offering kindergarten through grade 12 must provide health education that emphasizes various aspects of physical and mental health. Notably, the bill adds a requirement for instruction that human life begins at conception and that it possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth from that moment. This addition is part of the enrichment curriculum, which also covers topics such as nutrition, exercise, mental health, and suicide prevention.

The bill removes the conjunction "and" before the new instruction on the beginning of human life, indicating a restructuring of the curriculum requirements. The changes are set to take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, and the bill will become law 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)