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TX · HB4002CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.

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Plain-English Summary

Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 27, 2025

Who it affects
LGBTQ+ / Queer

Prohibits instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, potentially limiting access to information and support for LGBTQ+ students and families.

Student / education borrower

Prohibits instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.

Parent / guardian

Affirms parental rights in public education, specifically concerning instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity.

AI-extracted
Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • LGBTQ+ / QueerdirectMajor impactHigh certainty

    Prohibits instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, potentially limiting access to information and support for LGBTQ+ students and families.

    Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.· Title
  • Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Affirms parental rights in public education, specifically concerning instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity.

    Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.· Title
  • Student / education borrowerdirectMajor impactHigh certainty

    Prohibits instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.

    Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students.· Title
What the Bill Does
  • Prohibits instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools.
  • Affirms parental rights in public education regarding such instruction.
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