Relating to a school district professional employee's liability for certain criminal conduct against a student.
This bill modifies Texas law to protect school district professional employees (like teachers and staff) from personal liability for routine job duties involving judgment or discretion. It specifically removes liability for actions within their employment scope, but maintains accountability for using excessive force, causing injury through negligence, or committing certain criminal offenses against students - including sexual assault (covered under specific Penal Code sections) or crimes requiring sex offender registration. The law applies only to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect past incidents.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Public Education
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Mar 14, 2025
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Read first time
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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