Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4561: Relating to prohibiting excused absences and school district support for student political protests, advocacy, or attempts to influence governmental policymaking during the school day, and establishing educator standards and disciplinary measures to ensure political neutrality in Texas public schools.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to Public Education

Plain-language summary

HB 4561 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting excused absences and school district support for student political protests, advocacy, or attempts to influence governmental policymaking during the school day, and establishing educator standards and disciplinary measures to ensure political neutrality in Texas public schools. Primary sponsor: Steve Toth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Public Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Toth (Republican).