Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 24: Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective immediately

Plain-language summary

SB 24 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students. Primary sponsor: Donna Campbell (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Tom Oliverson (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Stan Kitzman (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective immediately.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Donna Campbell (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Creighton; Flores; and 16 more. 7 co-sponsors.