Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.

HB 1122 requires Texas public school districts to meet specific counselor-to-student ratios starting in 2027. Districts with 500+ students must employ at least one counselor for every 500 students (beginning 2027, expiring 2027), while smaller districts face phased requirements (e.g., 400 students starting 2029, 450 students starting 2031). These mandates apply to all schools within a district and expire at different dates between 2027 and 2034. The bill aims to increase counseling support for students, particularly in districts with higher at-risk populations, though it does not address funding beyond existing allocation rules.