Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 344: Relating to a prohibition on instruction and certain activities regarding sexual orientation or gender identity provided or allowed by a public school.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 344 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a prohibition on instruction and certain activities regarding sexual orientation or gender identity provided or allowed by a public school. Primary sponsor: Carl Tepper (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to Public Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Tepper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Angelia Orr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Public Education
- Read first time
- Filed