HB 2469
AN ACT relating to access to certain Internet websites in public schools.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
This Texas bill prevents public school districts and charter schools from blocking or filtering internet websites that provide resources about mental health, suicide prevention, and interpersonal or domestic violence. The legislation aims to ensure students have unobstructed access to critical support and informational resources related to these sensitive topics, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. By removing potential digital barriers, the bill seeks to support student well-being and provide easier access to important mental health and safety information.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to access to certain Internet websites in public schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 38, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 38.041 to read as follows: Sec. 38.041. RESTRICTING ACCESS TO CERTAIN WEBSITES PROHIBITED. A school district or open-enrollment charter school may not restrict access to an Internet website, including by using filtering software, that provides resources for students related (1) mental health or suicide prevention; (3) interpersonal or domestic violence; SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026 SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to access to certain Internet websites in public schools.
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