HB 497

relating to requiring parental consent for behavioral or mental
health treatment by school district personnel.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 26.009(a), Education Code, is amended to
(a)  An employee of a school district must obtain the written
consent of a child's parent before the employee may:
(1)  conduct a psychological examination, test, or
treatment, unless the examination, test, or treatment is required
under Section 38.004 or state or federal law regarding requirements
(2)  make or authorize the making of a videotape of a
child or record or authorize the recording of a child's voice; or
(3)  provide a child with behavioral or mental health
services or treatment, including:
(A)  contraceptives, including emergency
(B)  informational materials on:
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.