Relating to truancy and parental contribution to nonattendance of school; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 2847 modifies Texas law regarding parental responsibility for student absences. It directly affects parents whose children miss 10% or more of school time without excuse in a school year. Key changes include increasing maximum fines for repeated offenses (up to $500 for fifth or subsequent violations) and requiring school districts to notify parents at the start of each school year about truancy consequences. The bill also establishes a 30-day window for parents to complete school district agreements to avoid prosecution, with courts mandated to dismiss charges if parents fulfill these terms. School districts must now formally notify parents about potential prosecution under Section 25.093.