Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 717: Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.

In committee Last action March 4, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 717 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty. Primary sponsor: Jeff Leach (Republican). It lists 42 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Leach (Republican). 42 co-sponsors.