Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 7: Relating to parental rights in public education, to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency, and to the reporting of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense.

In committee Last action May 9, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars

Plain-language summary

HB 7 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to parental rights in public education, to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency, and to the reporting of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Jeff Leach (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 9, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Leach (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.